trucker

[US]/'trʌkə/
[UK]/'trʌkɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.driver of a truck;person engaged in the transportation business with trucks.
Word Forms
Pluraltruckers

Phrases & Collocations

long-haul trucker

Example Sentences

If he saw a trucker in difficulty, he would just bog in and give a hand.

The trucker drove through the night to deliver the goods on time.

The trucker parked the big rig in the designated spot.

The trucker checked the engine before hitting the road.

The trucker hauled a heavy load across the country.

The trucker navigated through traffic with skill and precision.

The trucker stopped at a rest area to take a break.

The trucker honked the horn to alert other drivers.

The trucker chatted with fellow drivers at the truck stop.

The trucker faced challenges like bad weather and road closures.

The trucker followed the traffic laws to ensure safety on the road.

Real-world Examples

The situation is different for self-employed truckers.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

Among those stranded is Polish trucker Stanislav Olbrich.

Source: VOA Standard English_Europe

He was a daytime short-haul trucker, I guess.

Source: Reel Knowledge Scroll

Russians in the capital voiced support for the truckers.

Source: VOA Standard December 2015 Collection

Sure. If the pigeon's stoned or a trucker.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 8

Truckers are demanding an end to Canada's coronavirus restrictions.

Source: VOA Daily Standard February 2022 Collection

Us, we're backed up, the truckers, we're backed up.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2021 Collection

Right now we have truckers stranded on both sides of the water.

Source: NPR News December 2020 Compilation

The truckers have paralyzed the center of Ottawa with vehicles and tents blocking roads.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation February 2022

Police have ended a truckers' blockade of Central Ottawa and separate actions elsewhere.

Source: PBS English News

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