The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TEAMSTER
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The straight part
We know that "he’ll move animals along" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case he’ll move animals along = teamster.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TEAMSTER mean?
TEAMSTER noun- A person who drives a team of animals (such as horses or oxen).
- A person who drives a cargo truck (see Teamster).