trucker
n.n. a person who drives a large vehicle for work. It is a casual way to say 'truck driver'.
n. a person who operates a large motor vehicle, such as a lorry or semi-trailer, for commercial transport.
The trucker drove through the city all night.
The trucker stopped at the gas station to rest before continuing his journey across the state.
Long-haul truckers often face significant challenges with sleep deprivation and isolation, as their schedules require them to drive for extended periods without seeing their families.
From Middle English *trukere (“one who disappoints, a deceiver”), from Middle English trukien (“to fail, run out, disappoint”), equivalent to truck (“to fail”) + -er (agent noun suffix). Compare trooker.
From truck (“a vehicle”) + -er (occupational suffix).
From truck (“to barter, trade”) + -er (agent noun suffix).