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haulage

American  
[haw-lij] / ˈhɔ lɪdʒ /

noun

  1. the act or labor of hauling.

  2. the amount of force expended in hauling.

  3. a charge made, especially by a railroad, for hauling equipment, commodities, etc.


haulage British  
/ ˈhɔːlɪdʒ /

noun

  1. the act or labour of hauling

  2. a rate or charge levied for the transportation of goods, esp by rail

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of haulage

First recorded in 1820–30; haul + -age

Example Sentences

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Representative bodies recognised by the government, including the Irish Road Haulage Association and the Irish Farmers' Association, are not officially involved in the protest.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

"Our industry is under attack," says Richard Smith, managing director of the Road Haulage Association.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

President of the Irish Road Haulage Association, Ger Hyland, said he was not surprised by the ongoing closure, but it continues to be "detrimental" to its members and the Irish and Welsh economies.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

Meanwhile, Will Yarrow, the owner of Yorkshire Haulage, was surprised that particular A road was voted the best, as he said he thinks it’s “manic”.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2024

Haulage, electrical, 135. equipment in shaft, 132. mechanical, 134.

From Principles of Mining Valuation, Organization and Administration by Hoover, Herbert

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