hauler
UK: ˈhɔːlə | US: ˈhɔːlər
n. a person or vehicle employed to transport goods or materials
n. a machine or device used for pulling or lifting heavy loads
The word "hauler" derives from the verb "haul," which originated in the late 16th century from Middle Dutch halen (to pull) or Old French haler (to haul, tow). The suffix "-er" is an English agentive suffix, indicating a person or thing that performs the action. Thus, a "hauler" literally means "one who hauls" or "a device for hauling." The term reflects the practical function of transporting or pulling heavy loads, evolving naturally from its Germanic and Romance roots.
The trucking company hired a new hauler to deliver construction materials.
The dockworkers used a heavy-duty hauler to move the shipping containers.
She works as a freight hauler, transporting goods across the country.
The mining operation relies on massive haulers to transport ore.
The antique tractor was once a reliable hauler for farm produce.