trucker

Etymology 1

From Middle English *trukere (“one who disappoints, a deceiver”), from Middle English trukien (“to fail, run out, disappoint”), equivalent to truck (“to fail”) + -er. Compare trooker.

noun

1. (derogatory, UK dialectal) One who has done something offensive; a deceitful, dishonest, or disreputable person; a deceiver; a cheat.
2. (derogatory, UK dialectal, Scotland) A rogue; rascal; miscreant; a ne'er-do-well.

adj

1. (derogatory, UK dialectal, Scotland) Dishonest; resulting from or inspired by dishonesty.

Etymology 2

From truck (“a vehicle”) + -er.

noun

1. (US, Canada, informal) A truck driver.
   I says, "Pig Pen, this here's the Rubber Duck We just ain't a-gonna pay no toll." So we crashed the gate doing ninety-eight. I says "Let them truckers roll, 10-4!" 1975, “Convoy”, in C.W. McCall, Chip Davis (lyrics), Black Bear Road, performed by C. W. McCall
   Because of deregulation and the drive to lower costs, Mr. Lorr said, truckers are now regarded by many companies as just another replaceable part. Some can barely eke out a living. 2020-09-24, Alex Williams, “The Ugly (and Glorious) Truth About American Supermarkets”, in New York Times

Etymology 3

From truck (“to barter, trade”) + -er.

noun

1. (archaic or dialectal) One who trucks or trafficks, by trade of goods; a trafficker.