trucker

1 of 2

noun (1)

truck·​er ˈtrə-kər 

1

: a person whose business is transporting goods by truck

2

: a truck driver

trucker

2 of 2

noun (2)

1

: one that barters

2

Scotland : peddler

Examples of trucker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This way, truckers help pay for road improvements, and farmers--a big and influential electoral constituency--can work all day burning red fuel on their farms. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

But the order only defers the tax obligation, creating confusion about whether truckers may have to pay up at some point. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

The red dye also allows a road inspector to detect whether a trucker is evading taxes by using the fuel on highways. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Both trucking companies and independent truckers may not see much relief either. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

truck entry 2

Noun (2)

truck entry 3

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing trucker

• trucker cap
• trucker hat

Rhymes for trucker

• pecker
• pucker
• succor
• sucker
• tucker

Kids Definition

trucker

noun

truck·​er

ˈtrək-ər

1

: a person whose business is transporting goods by truck

2

: a truck driver