Ann Arbor, MI – August 7, 2025 – Under a bright summer sky, Torc celebrated the official grand opening of its newest technology hub in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The milestone event brought together Torc’rs, their families, community leaders, and one of Torc’s striking autonomous trucks as the centerpiece of the celebration.
The morning began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony greeted by warm smiles and rounds of applause. CEO Peter Vaughan Schmidt and Chief Technology Officer CJ King welcomed the crowd, sharing the significance of the new location in Torc’s journey toward commercializing Level 4 autonomous trucking technology.
Quentin L. Messer, Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and chair of the Michigan Strategic Fund, highlighted the project’s impact:
“The MEDC, and the Michigan Strategic Fund Board, were pleased to support this project, which encompasses each of the three pillars of our ‘Make it in Michigan’ economic development strategy:
People: Hiring, and building up, an engineering talent pipeline here in-state.
Places: Creating an opportunity for people to live, work, and play all in the Ann Arbor region.
Projects: Creating up to 500 new jobs and investing at least $5.59 million in Michigan.
And, you’ve picked an incredible time to ‘Make it in Michigan.’”
