Truck driver
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A truck driver (Commonly called a trucker, driver or teamster in the United States and Canada, a truckie or ute driver in Australia and New Zealand and a lorry driver or driver in Ireland and the United Kingdom) is a person who earns a living as the driver of a truck, usually a semi truck, box truck, or dump truck.
Truck drivers provide an essential service to industrialized societies by transporting finished goods and raw materials over land, typically from manufacturing plants to retail or distribution centers. Truck drivers are also responsible for the inspection and maintenance of the vehicle used. Others, such as Driver/Sales workers, are also responsible for sales and customer service.
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See also
- Trucking industry in the United States
- CB slang
- Convoy
- Truck stop
- Road Transport
- Teamsters Union
- Semi-trailer
- Tarcutta, New South Wales
- Dial-a-truck (DAT)
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