hauler

[ haw-ler ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hauler¹

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

Example Sentences

Waste haulers are required to provide pickup services for those who aren’t able to compost at home.

From Washington Post

So he set about turning it into an all-terrain gear hauler and mobile office, giving more thought to practicalities he needed in the field rather than what his truck was capable of carrying.

From Outside Online

This hauler that can tow up to 7,500 pounds, with a best-in-class payload capacity of 1,860 pounds.

From Washington Blade

The fifth wheels, toy haulers, and 30-footers could never navigate it, but our 20-foot trailer might have a shot.

From Outside Online

Heavy haulers are sent out, keeping the streets clear of big commercial loads during the day.

From Nautilus

As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "Madre mia!"

From Project Gutenberg

Matt stood and waited, trying to guess what the wood-hauler had said to cause such a change in the man's bearing.

From Project Gutenberg

Jos is a brother of Juan's, and Bascomb had the wood-hauler take charge of his daughter until he could get hold of her himself.

From Project Gutenberg

One rather long sound followed by three short ones means the water is low and water hauler should hurry.

From Project Gutenberg

Casting loose the brails, I put the out-hauler in the hands of a dozen of the savages, and set the example of pulling.

From Project Gutenberg