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 InsightsBlueParrot's industry-leading B450-XT Noise-canceling Bluetooth headsetTop StoriesHomeTruckers, get ready to share the road with 61.6 million July Fourth travelersAAA is seeing strong demand for road trips and air travel over Independence Day week.HomeOver 300 U.S. trucks placed out of service in one-day brake safety blitzHomeOur survey is your chance to share what life on the road is really likeHomeKenny Ziglar II's 2007 Peterbilt 379 wins Best of Show at SuperRigsFeatured SponsorBlueParrot's industry-leading B450-XT Noise-canceling Bluetooth headset