hauler

[/ˈhɔːlər/]
nounpl: haulers
transportador
1. A person or company that transports goods or materials from one place to another, typically using a truck or vehicle
The hauler picked up the shipment early in the morning.
O transportador retirou o carregamento no início da manhã.
2. A vehicle or equipment used for hauling or pulling heavy loads
The construction site uses a heavy-duty hauler for moving concrete.
O canteiro de obras usa um transportador resistente para mover concreto.
3. In fishing, a person or vessel that hauls in nets or catches
The hauler worked on the fishing boat pulling in the nets.
O pescador trabalhou no barco de pesca puxando as redes.
In the United States, haulers are integral to the trucking industry and logistics sector. The term 'hauler' is commonly used in construction, waste management, and freight industries. In Brazil, 'transportador' or 'caminhoneiro' refers to professional truck drivers or transport companies, which is a significant part of the economy, especially given Brazil's vast territory and reliance on road transport.
NYC Slang
mover, trucker, teamster (in union context)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
transportercarriertruckerhauliercarter
Antonyms / Antônimos
receiverconsignee

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
transportador
Most common term for a person or company that hauls goods
General Brazilian Portuguese
caminhoneiro
Specifically a truck driver who hauls goods
Portugal
transportador
Standard term, similar to Brazilian usage
Portugal
carreteiro
Traditional term for someone who hauls with a cart or truck

Related Words

haulhaulshaulingtruckfreightcargologistics

Related Idioms & Phrases

long-haul hauler
short-haul hauler
independent hauler
contract hauler
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