trucking

1 of 2

noun

truck·​ing ˈtrə-kiŋ How to pronounce trucking (audio)
: the process or business of transporting goods on trucks

trucking

2 of 2

present participle of truck entry 2, truck entry 3

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This is due to a larger impact from the non-commodity elements of the supply chain, like ocean freight and trucking surcharges, supplier inflation, and force majeure premiums. — Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026 Diesel-electric systems have actually been around since the 1960s, and Edison has had the good sense to revive them for heavy duty trucking. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026 There are some studies that point to improvement, but these are mostly for trucking fleets, and the data need to be combined with coaching and other strategies. — Andréa Becker, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 However, trucking capability in many markets is struggling to keep up, Clerc added. — Jenni Reid,sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trucking

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1809, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trucking was in 1809

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“Trucking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trucking. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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