haulier
Americannoun
noun
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a person or firm that transports goods by lorry; one engaged in road haulage
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a person that hauls, esp a mine worker who conveys coal from the workings to the foot of the shaft
Example Sentences
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In March, Dublin announced a 250 million-euro package to reduce fuel costs, notably including a diesel rebate for road haulier.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
Lochaber-based self-employed haulier Sandy MacCallum fills his lorry's diesel tank two to three times a week.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2022
At the end of last year it cost about £480 each visit, but the haulier said it was now up to £930.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2022
Military personnel are currently training at haulier sites and will be on the road delivering fuel supplies across the country to "help fuel stocks further improve" from Monday, the government said.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2021
She knew the pay of the forest men, from the haulier to the princely axeman and river-jack.
From The Man in the Twilight by Ridgwell Cullum
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