There was a slight incline to commence and the numbers that arrived exceeded the haulage capacity of the only serviceable locomotive at the station, and consequently no progress was made.
"The Story of the "9th King's" in France"
Enos Herbert Glynne Roberts
The cost of haulage is, therefore, necessarily increased in proportion to the roughness of the surface or steepness of the grade.
"The Future of Road-making in America"
Archer Butler Hulbert
He gave me what I wanted and never held me to the minimum haulage when I was prepared to give him the maximum.
"The Valley of the Giants"
Peter B. Kyne