trucking

¹ American  

[truhk-ing] / ˈtrʌk ɪŋ /

noun

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

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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

Knight-Swift Transportation fell 1.1% after the trucking company lowered its first-quarter earnings guidance, citing factors including higher fuel costs and weather disruptions in January.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Volumes improved in the company’s intermodal, trucking, and freight brokerage businesses.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Without an end to high oil prices or some help from the government, customers can expect the same sticker shock the trucking industry is struggling with.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

John Peters, the founder and chief executive of Amberjack, said he is also getting hit with higher fuel surcharges from ocean and air carriers and trucking companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“And Speed-O trained me when I first got the job with the trucking company. We worked together for a long time. Had a lot of fun. A lot of laughs.”

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds