Trucker

/ˈtrʌkər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person who drives a truck, especially as a profession.
The trucker drove for hours across the long, desolate highway.
A person involved in the trucking industry.
Many truckers are essential to the supply chain, delivering goods across the country.
A term sometimes used informally to refer to someone who transports items by truck.
The trucker loaded his cargo early in the morning to avoid traffic.
A slang term for someone associated with the trucking lifestyle.
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

Big rig driver
He’s a big rig driver who spends weeks on the road.
Road warrior
Every road warrior knows the best truck stops.
Gear jammer
That gear jammer just passed me on the highway.