trucking
word · lemma: truck
Definition
The business or activity of transporting goods by truck over roads.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly refers to commercial, long-distance freight. Used in logistics, business, or transportation contexts. 'Trucking company' is common. Not used for small personal moves (use 'moving').
Spanish: transporte en camiónPortuguese (BR): transporte rodoviário - transporte por caminhãoPortuguese (PT): transporte rodoviário - transporte por camiãoChinese (Simplified): 卡车运输Chinese (Traditional): 卡車運輸Hindi: ट्रकिंग (ट्रक द्वारा माल ढुलाई)Arabic: نقل بالشاحناتBengali: ট্রাকিং - ট্রাক পরিবহন ব্যবসাRussian: грузоперевозки (на грузовиках) - автомобильные перевозкиJapanese: トラック輸送 - トラック運送業Vietnamese: vận tải đường bộ bằng xe tải - ngành xe tảiKorean: 트럭 운송업 - 트럭 물류Turkish: kamyon taşımacılığı - kamyonculukUrdu: ٹرکنگ - مال برداری (ٹرک کے ذریعے)Indonesian: angkutan truk - bisnis truk
Example Sentences
My uncle works in trucking and drives across the country.
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If you want steady work, trucking might be a good option for you.
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There are many jobs in trucking for drivers.
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The trucking industry is very important for the economy.
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He's been in trucking for over twenty years—he knows all the roads.
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Since the accident, new safety rules have changed trucking a lot.
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