If you were a Geordie you were refered to as a Tramper, I dont know where the Roamer came from It wasnt a word used in my day as a driver that went where the work was, I used to leave on a Sunday loaded for the Smoke & loaded for anywhere with anything the kept me rolling & made me a few bob, & The gaffers I worked for in the 50/60s were pleased when the owld motor was making money for them, as well as me of course, How things have changed, no looking for a phone box to get a load Eh, Regards Larry.