line-haul

American  

[lahyn-hawl] / ˈlaɪnˌhɔl /

Or line haul

noun

1. the transport of freight for long distances or between distant cities, typically by truck from terminal to terminal.

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Etymology

Origin of line-haul

First recorded in 1905–10; line ¹ ( def. ) (in the sense “scheduled route”) + haul ( def. ) (in the sense “movement of freight”)

Example Sentences

It was the first line-haul railroad line in the Northwest, allowing for the transport of passengers or freight.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2021

“This technology could one day be a lower-carbon solution for line-haul service, as it has the potential to reduce carbon emissions and remain cost competitive,” said John Lovenburg, BNSF’s vice president of environmental.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2021