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
It also announced it would make temporary changes to cabotage rules, which govern how many jobs a haulier can make in a foreign country.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2021
"The vast majority of import containers are cleared for collection within minutes of arriving and there are over 1,000 unused haulier bookings most days," the port stressed.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 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 Cullum, Ridgwell
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