semi driver

Hauls freight professionally

A semi driver is a person who operates a semi—a large truck consisting of a tractor unit pulling one or more trailers.

The term is casual and American: My uncle was a semi driver for thirty years.

Long-haul semi drivers spend days or weeks on the road between destinations.

Related

diesel · haul · long-haul · freightliner · Peterbilt · convoy · rubber duck · sleeper · jake brake · double clutch · load · cargo · interstate · open road · mile marker · wide turn · blind spot · weigh station

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vehicle size/class

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One who rides two-wheeled vehicles

scooter rider · moped rider · bicycle courier

passenger vs. freight transport

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One who steers passengers

taxi driver · chauffeur · limousine driver · shuttle driver · school bus driver

mobility/range

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One who transports goods

parking lot attendant · valet · forklift operator · garbage truck driver

Family

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G