freight agent

noun

1. a representative of a common carrier who manages the freight business in a local district.

Word History and Origins

Origin of freight agent¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

"Among the positions never requiring a college degree in the past that are quickly adding that to the list of desired requirements: dental hygienists, photographers, claims adjusters, freight agents, and chemical equipment operators."

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And his freight agent warned him that the price will most likely rise, to $35,000, because of rail and trucking difficulties in the United States.

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The policy, announced by the General Administration of Customs on Friday, produced immediate delays on Saturday as manufacturers, freight agents and traders tried to understand how to comply.

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The cost per pound across the Pacific has tripled in the last few days as airlines have shut down most of their international passenger flights, according to freight agents.

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A friend of his, another freight agent, had suffered a heart attack the other day.

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