hauler

American  

[haw-ler] / ˈhɔ lər /

noun

1. a person who hauls.

2. a commercial trucking company.

3. a vehicle used for hauling or trucking.

4. Slang. a car capable of very high speeds.

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Etymology

Origin of hauler

First recorded in 1665–75; haul + -er ¹

Example Sentences

As a result, garbage haulers often look for creative ways to deal with the waste, including shipping trash products overseas or across the border.

From Los Angeles Times

The cable hauler helped to load the first successful transatlantic telephone cable in 1956.

From BBC

Most large apartment buildings in L.A. have been spared from the recent round of green bin deliveries, since they participate in recycLA, the city trash franchise program that relies on private waste haulers.

From Los Angeles Times

Leo Daube, a spokesman for Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky, who represents the area, said the city offered encampment residents services and housing and the lot’s owner hired a hauler to remove debris.

From Los Angeles Times

“This translates into less work across the region’s supply chains, affecting port operators, haulers, wholesalers and other workers,” the report said.

From Los Angeles Times