Definition

1. Noun:
   • The activity or business of transporting goods by truck: "Truckage" refers to the operation or industry of moving freight using trucks.
   • A charge or fee for transporting goods by truck: "Truckage" also means the cost levied for the service of truck transportation.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The company specializes in the truckage of construction materials across the state.
  • The invoice includes a separate line for truckage and handling fees.

Advanced Usage

• "Truckage contract": A formal agreement for the transportation of goods by truck.

  • They signed a truckage contract with a local carrier for the next six months.

• "Truckage rates": The pricing or fees charged for truck transportation services.

  • Truckage rates have increased due to higher fuel costs.

Variants and Related Words

• Truck (n/v): A large motor vehicle for transporting goods; to transport by truck.
• Trucking (n): The industry or business of transporting goods by truck. (Note: "Trucking" is a closely related term but is a distinct word from "truckage," which specifically denotes the activity or its fee.)

Synonyms

• Haulage: The commercial transport of goods.
• Freight charge: A fee for transporting goods.
• Cartage: The transportation of goods by cart or truck, especially over short distances.

Related Phrases

• "Cost of truckage": The total expense for truck transportation.

  • We need to calculate the total cost of truckage for this shipment.

• "To arrange for truckage": To organize or set up truck transportation.

  • Our logistics department will arrange for the truckage of the finished products.

Noun

1. the activity of transporting goods by truck
2. a fee charged for transporting goods by truckage