trucking

¹ American  

[truhk-ing] / ˈtrʌk ɪŋ /

noun

1. the art or business of conveying articles or goods on trucks. truck.

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trucking ² American  

[truhk-ing] / ˈtrʌk ɪŋ /

noun

1. the growing of vegetables for the market.

2. commercial bartering.

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trucking ¹ British  

/ ˈtrʌkɪŋ /

noun

1. Also called: truck farming.   market gardening.  the business of growing fruit and vegetables on a commercial scale

2. commercial exchange; barter

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trucking ² British  

/ ˈtrʌkɪŋ /

noun

1. the transportation of goods by lorry

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Etymology

Origin of trucking¹

First recorded in 1800–10; truck ¹ + -ing ¹

Origin of trucking²

First recorded in 1585–95; truck ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

His sons also operate a small trucking firm, with one of his sons selling seeds on the side.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier this month, transport stocks had one of their worst days ever after a onetime karaoke machine-maker touted new AI tools to streamline trucking.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those decisions would revolve around such factors as the availability of space on the vessel and local warehouses, as well as trucking services, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

A news release touting AI technology to boost trucking efficiency appears to have triggered a selloff that cost investors billions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors in recent weeks have seesawed between concerns that the AI trade has run its course and fears the technology could disrupt industries ranging from software to financial data to trucking.

From The Wall Street Journal