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.Related StoriesVideosHere’s what happens when truck runs red lightVideosThe bigger they are, the harder they failVideosThe excitement of Russian four-wheel drives on iceVideosCut off at rest stop, truck topples onto 3 vehiclesTop StoriesHomeWomen truckers, and challenges they face to be topics of new research. Previous research confirmed that women make up only 8.1 percent of all U.S. truck drivers and only 2.7 percent of over-the-road truck drivers.HomeCA governor vetos bill requiring drivers in autonomous trucksNewsHouse hearing on autonomous trucks addresses security, safety, driver jobsNewsSurvey finds which states lead the country for road rage incidentsSponsor ContentMore official licensed Cummins products are here!