Meaning of the word "haulage contractor" in English

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haulage contractor

US /ˈhɔːlɪdʒ kənˈtræktər/
UK /ˈhɔːlɪdʒ kənˈtræktər/

Noun

a person or company that transports goods or materials for others, typically by road or rail

Example:
We hired a haulage contractor to move our furniture to the new house.
The construction company relies on several haulage contractors for material delivery.