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 icePartner InsightsHP/Poly Voyager Legend 30 and Voyager Legend 50Top StoriesHomeTop Issues survey: Economy is top concern overall; drivers say it's payFor truck drivers, who made up 30% of the survey's 4,600 total respondents, the economy did not even make their top 10 list.NewsOur survey peeks into the wallets of truckers, here's what we foundHomeFeds to withhold $40.6 million from California over CDL, language issuesHomeSurvey: Drivers tell us who they are, how they got started and why they remain behind the wheelFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset