The Evolution of the Semi-Truck Part 3: John C. Endebrock

In Part 1 of our three-part series on how the semi-truck came to be, we introduced you to the Winton Motor Carriage Company. In Part 2, the Fruehauf Trailer Corporation was brought into the mix. Today, we will dive into the history of a visionary of the industry, John C. Endebrock.

Endebrock started from the ground level at Sechler & Company- a company that produced all types of horse-drawn carriages, started by a man named Daniel M. Sechler. After the company's formation in 1879, it became the number one producer of all styles of horse drawn vehicles, and eventually became the export leader in auto carriages in America. Sechler & Co. shipped products as far as South Africa, and was a major player in the larger European markets.