Meaning & Definition of word "Trucker"

Trucker

/ˈtrʌkər/

noun:

  • 1. A person who drives a truck, especially as a profession.
    • Example: The trucker drove for hours across the long, desolate highway.
  • 2. A person involved in the trucking industry.
    • Example: Many truckers are essential to the supply chain, delivering goods across the country.
  • 3. A term sometimes used informally to refer to someone who transports items by truck.
    • Example: The trucker loaded his cargo early in the morning to avoid traffic.
  • 4. A slang term for someone associated with the trucking lifestyle.
    • Example: At the diner, the truckers shared stories of their travels with each other.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'truck', which refers to a vehicle designed for transporting cargo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

long haul trucker:

A truck driver who transports goods over long distances.

over-the-road trucker:

A truck driver who drives long distances, typically on highways.

local trucker:

A truck driver who operates within a specific local area.

Related Words

freight:

Goods transported by truck; also refers to the business of transporting goods.

logistics:

The planning and implementation of transporting goods efficiently.

Slang Meanings of trucker

Meaning: Big rig driver

Example Sentence: He’s a big rig driver who spends weeks on the road.

Meaning: Road warrior

Example Sentence: Every road warrior knows the best truck stops.

Meaning: Gear jammer

Example Sentence: That gear jammer just passed me on the highway.