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
We need to change our perception of the haulier industry if we want to stop experienced drivers leaving the profession, reckons Julia Kermode of Nantwich-based IWork, which represents independent workers.
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2021
But now ministers are going further, and plan to make temporary changes to cabotage rules, which govern how many jobs a haulier can make in a foreign country.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2021
"We are working hard with our haulier supplier to deliver fuel into sites and minimise any disruption to our customers. We apologise for any inconvenience caused," a statement said.
From BBC • Jul. 21, 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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