trucker
UK: ˈtrʌkə | US: ˈtrʌkər
n. a person who drives a truck professionally
n. (informal) someone who is involved in the trucking industry
The word "trucker" derives from "truck," which originated in the early 17th century from the Latin "trochus" (iron hoop) via Old French "troque" (barter). By the 19th century, "truck" evolved to mean a heavy vehicle for transport. The suffix "-er" (from Old English "-ere") denotes a person associated with an action or object, creating "trucker" to describe a professional driver. The term reflects the industrialization of transport and the rise of long-haul driving as a occupation.
The trucker delivered goods across the country in record time.
My uncle has been a trucker for over 20 years.
Truckers often face long hours on the road.
The trucker stopped at a diner for a quick meal.
A strike by truckers disrupted the supply chain.