Krzysztof Miler, 38, from Derby, was pronounced dead at the scene after the collision on the A50 eastbound near Blythe Bridge at around 04:45 BST.
The road, near the JCB factory, was closed until 18:15 BST for an investigation and repairs.
A post-mortem examination will take place later, Staffordshire Police said.
The driver of the other lorry was treated at the scene, West Midlands Ambulance service said.
The driver who died after two lorries crashed on the A50 in Staffordshire on Tuesday has been named.