TORC Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a leader in autonomous truck technology, has announced the opening of a new facility in Ann Arbor Township. Backed by a $3 million grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the company will invest $5.6 million into the expansion. This development will also result in the creation of up to 500 high-paying jobs.
“This announcement is just the beginning and there’s still a lot of work ahead. TORC has an office in Ann Arbor Township at 2211 Old Earhart Dr. and is actively hiring,” says Jennifer Olmstead, director of business development at Ann Arbor SPARK. “Right now, they have 39 open positions posted. I encourage recent graduates and anyone who wants to be at the forefront of autonomous trucking to consider joining this exciting next chapter.”
TORC is headquartered in Virginia, with engineering offices in Austin, Tex.; and Montreal, Canada. The company also has a fleet operations facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas. Ann Arbor SPARK partnered with TORC and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to support the company’s decision to choose Michigan over competing sites in Texas and Virginia…