big rig
Example Sentences
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It forces cargoes that should be waterborne to go by train or big rig.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
The battery-powered big rig has been advertised as a groundbreaking freight truck capable of traveling up to 500 miles on a single charge.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
The price has been one of the greatest selling points, as the average cost of a zero-emission big rig was $435,000 in 2024, according to CARB.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
Tuesday, a big rig driver failed to hit his brakes as traffic was slowing, resulting in an eight-vehicle pile-up, according to a California Highway Patrol spokesperson.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025
As we waited to pay for the gas, a big rig pulled out ahead of us, then accelerated onto the entrance ramp.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
