trucker

[/ˈtrʌkər/]
nounpl: truckers
motorista de caminhão
1. A person who drives a truck professionally, especially for long distances
The trucker drove all night to deliver the goods on time.
O motorista de caminhão dirigiu a noite toda para entregar as mercadorias no prazo.
2. A person who owns or operates a trucking business
She is an independent trucker with her own fleet of vehicles.
Ela é uma motorista independente com sua própria frota de veículos.
In Brazil, 'caminhoneiro' is deeply embedded in the country's logistics culture and carries a strong professional identity. Truckers are essential to Brazil's economy, transporting goods across vast distances. In the USA, truckers represent an iconic blue-collar profession with significant cultural presence in American folklore, music, and cinema. The profession demands physical endurance and long hours on the road, shaping a distinct occupational culture.
NYC Slang
road dog
Synonyms / Sinônimos
truck driverlorry driverhaulerteamster

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
motorista de caminhão
Most common and formal term in Brazil
General Brazilian
caminhoneiro
Widely used colloquial term, especially in trucking industry circles
São Paulo
caminhoneiro
Preferred informal term among locals
Portugal
motorista de camião
Portuguese uses 'camião' instead of 'caminhão'

Related Words

trucktruckingfreightcargologisticshighway

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the road
eighteen wheeler
long haul
keep the shiny side up
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