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.’”

Outside, guests mingled in the warm August sun while kids, parents, and even a few four-legged friends enjoyed the morning. Inside, visitors explored the 32,000-square-foot facility, complete with modern conference rooms and advanced AI-powered labs designed to bring Torc’rs together to tackle some of the most complex engineering challenges. 

CJ King, a Michigan native, reflected on the opening: “Ann Arbor is home to exceptional engineering talent and top-tier research partnerships. It’s exactly the kind of environment where breakthrough ideas thrive, and I’m excited as a local to see what our growing teams here will accomplish.” 

For Torc, the Ann Arbor opening is more than a new address. It’s a strategic investment in innovation and talent. Working closely with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Torc secured incentives to support its expansion and hiring plans, reinforcing Michigan’s role as a center for mobility technology. 

As Peter Vaughan Schmidt noted, “While the facility has been operational for several months, this event marks the formal launch of our growing presence in the region. Ann Arbor’s strong engineering ecosystem and proximity to world-class academic institutions make it an ideal location to advance our Level 4 autonomous trucking technology.” 

With the ribbon officially cut and the new office now fully operational, Torc’s Ann Arbor team is ready to help drive the future of freight — right from the heart of one of the country’s most innovative cities. 

For more information, visit www.torc.ai.