Synonyms for

Trucking

Verb / ˈtrʌkɪŋ / Another word for trucking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of transporting goods by truck.

Synonyms & similar words

hauling truckage truck hauling transporting shipping carrying moving delivering conveying freighting transferring carting travelling commuting driving

Synonyms by register

Formal

freight transport haulage logistics cargo movement

Informal

hauling moving delivery road transport

Antonyms

walking cycling shipping air freight sea transport rail transport

Common collocations

  • trucking industry
  • trucking company
  • trucking business
  • trucking service
  • trucking accident
  • trucking route
  • trucking regulations

Word family

noun truck
verb truck
adjective trucking

Usage note

Primarily refers to the business of transporting goods by truck. Can also refer to the act of driving a truck.

Example sentences

  1. My dad works in the trucking industry.
  2. We hired a trucking company to move our furniture.
  3. The trucking route was blocked by a fallen tree.
  4. The trucking company delivered our package on time.
  5. The trucking business is highly competitive.

Quotes

  • I'm a trucking guy. I love the open road. - Larry the Cable Guy
  • The trucking industry is the backbone of the U.S. economy. - Bill Shuster
  • Trucking is one of the few industries where you can start with nothing and build something great. - Craig Fuller

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