A freight hauler is a carrier, trucking company, driver, or transport provider that moves goods from one location to another. In logistics, freight haulers may transport cargo by truck, rail, air, or vessel, depending on the shipment type and route. The term is often used for trucking companies that handle commercial freight, including full truckload, less-than-truckload, drayage, regional delivery, or specialised cargo. Freight haulers are responsible for moving shipments safely, on time, and according to agreed service terms.
A freight hauler is a motor carrier or trucking company that physically transports freight by road. The term is often used interchangeably with motor carrier, trucker, or drayage operator depending on the type of haul.
- Long-haul freight haulers move FTL and LTL shipments across state lines
- Regional haulers focus on shipments within a defined geographic area
- Drayage haulers specialize in short-distance port and rail yard moves
- Owner-operators are independent freight haulers contracted by larger carriers or brokers
For related logistics context, see Dedola’s global logistics services and glossary entries on Carrier, FTL, LTL, and Drayage.
