# Hauler: what it means

> The company that owns the trucks and drivers, and usually the disposal site. The party that actually performs the service. Independent and sourced — we do not…

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-17

# Hauler

Definition
The company that owns the trucks and drivers, and usually the disposal site. The party that actually performs the service.

## Related terms
- Broker — A company that takes your container order and subcontracts a local hauler to fulfil it, keeping the difference. Owns no trucks.
- Transfer station — A facility where collection trucks tip loads for consolidation into larger vehicles before the trip to a landfill or processor.

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