The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word LONG HAUL
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does LONG HAUL mean?
LONG HAUL noun- A long time; the long term; an extended period.
- A long distance
- (usually hyphenated) Travelling a long distance.
- To travel a long distance.
- To transport goods over long distances.