VideosSemi trailer inventor honored by hall of fameTruckers News Staff (TN)Aug 5, 2017Updated Aug 7, 2017 August Fruehauf, a Detroit blacksmith, was the father of the semi trailer. He was recently inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in Detroit. This video tribute was shown during the induction ceremonies.FacebookLinkedInX (Twitter)Pinterest Add us as a preferred source on Google Related StoriesVideosHere’s what happens when truck runs red lightVideosThe bigger they are, the harder they failVideosThe excitement of Russian four-wheel drives on icePartner InsightsHot Shot's Secret Premium DEFenderTop StoriesHomeRoadcheck results: 10,350 trucks, 3,184 drivers placed out of serviceThe top reason a driver was issued an out-of-service order was for not having a medical card, accounting for 1,072 (27%) of all driver out-of-service violations, all in the U.S.HomeATA President and CEO Chris Spear leaves organization; no reason givenHomeCAST Specialty trucker wins CVSA's top driver excellence awardHomeUPS driver wins National Truck Driving & Step Van ChampionshipsFeatured SponsorHot Shot's Secret Premium DEFender