It's a "semi" trailer because it doesn't have its own engine, front axles and wheels, transmission, and so on. Thus, "semi-truck" is a nickname for a truck that carries a semi-trailer.
SEMI meaning: 1 : 54114; 2 : 3 / ˈsɛˌmaɪ/ US : a short, heavy truck that has a long trailer attached to the back and that is used to move goods : semitrailer
autoevolution: This 1985 Ford LTL 9000 Semi Truck and Trailer Is Actually a Go-Kart
Built by F.W. Leisure Industries of Tempe, Arizona, this Ford LTL 900 semi-truck might look like the real thing if framed correctly, but is actually just a go-kart. It comes with an open trailer, and ...
This 1985 Ford LTL 9000 Semi Truck and Trailer Is Actually a Go-Kart
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YDR: Max Graphics Expands Semi-Truck and Trailer Wraps Services to Support National Business Growth
Max Graphics, an Atlanta-based commercial vehicle graphics company, announces expanded capabilities for semi-truck and trailer wrap services to meet increasing demand from businesses seeking mobile ...
Max Graphics Expands Semi-Truck and Trailer Wraps Services to Support National Business Growth
CBS News: Driver hurt in rollover crash involving garbage truck, semi-trailer on southbound Bishop Ford Freeway
Driver hurt in rollover crash involving garbage truck, semi-trailer on southbound Bishop Ford Freeway
While semi trucks and their trailers are obviously massive and heavy, it may not be apparent to everyone just how much more bulk these road goliaths possess when compared to other vehicles. Per U.S.