trucking

¹ American  

[truhk-ing] / ˈtrʌk ɪŋ /

noun

1. the art or business of conveying articles or goods on trucks. truck.

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trucking ² American  

[truhk-ing] / ˈtrʌk ɪŋ /

noun

1. the growing of vegetables for the market.

2. commercial bartering.

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trucking ¹ British  

/ ˈtrʌkɪŋ /

noun

1. Also called: truck farming.   market gardening.  the business of growing fruit and vegetables on a commercial scale

2. commercial exchange; barter

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trucking ² British  

/ ˈtrʌkɪŋ /

noun

1. the transportation of goods by lorry

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Etymology

Origin of trucking¹

First recorded in 1800–10; truck ¹ + -ing ¹

Origin of trucking²

First recorded in 1585–95; truck ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Dozens of goods checkpoints in Bosnia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia were being targeted as part of a coordinated effort by trucking unions that could last up to a week.

From Barron's

The trucking company’s EPS missed Wall Street expectations after an anticipated seasonal demand lift came too late to help the quarter’s performance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Doherty noted that much of the strength in the transportation sector has been due to rallies for trucking companies, such as J.B.

From Barron's

Some of the country’s largest trucking companies say the measures could help reverse a prolonged downturn in the trucking industry by reducing the number of drivers and pushing up rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their son works in logistics for a trucking company in Georgia.

From Los Angeles Times