Word
haulage
US/ˈhɔɫədʒ/
UK/hˈɔːlɪdʒ/
Uncountable noun Business
Definition
n. the business of moving heavy or large goods by truck. It can also mean the total amount of goods moved in one trip.
n. the transport of heavy or bulky goods by truck; the business of providing such transport. Often used in the context of logistics and freight.
Examples
“The company specializes in heavy haulage across the continent.”
“After the bridge collapsed, the local haulage industry faced significant delays as trucks were rerouted through smaller towns.”
“The expansion of the industrial park has led to a surge in demand for specialized haulage services capable of transporting oversized machinery to the construction sites.”
Examples
simple
“The company specializes in heavy haulage across the continent.”
contextual
“After the bridge collapsed, the local haulage industry faced significant delays as trucks were rerouted through smaller towns.”
complex
“The expansion of the industrial park has led to a surge in demand for specialized haulage services capable of transporting oversized machinery to the construction sites.”
Real-World Examples
“South Uist-based haulier Norman MacAskill said it cost 32p a litre to fill a lorry's tank when he started in the haulage business 40 years ago, but it was now £2.22.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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