truckie
Australian SlangDefinition
An Australian slang term for a truck driver, especially one doing long‑haul freight.
Examples
"The truckie pulled into the servo for a quick pie before tackling the Nullarbor overnight."
"My cousin’s a truckie, hauling long‑haul freight from Brisbane to Perth every fortnight."
"We chatted with a tired truckie at the roadhouse while his road train was being refuelled."