transportation companies in michigan that keep freight and people moving

Overview

From Detroit’s auto supply chains to Upper Peninsula timber, Michigan’s carriers knit together highways, rail, lakes, and air. Local fleets range from boutique couriers to asset-heavy truckload specialists, while brokers coordinate multi-modal routes across the Great Lakes.

What sets them apart

Strategic proximity to Canada via the Detroit–Windsor crossings gives firms a cross-border edge. Many maintain cold-chain equipment for food and life sciences, and offer hazmat-compliant tankers for chemicals. Weather-savvy dispatch keeps schedules resilient through lake-effect snow and spring thaws.

Services you’ll find

• Expedited LTL and dedicated truckload across I‑75, I‑94, and I‑96 corridors
• Port drayage linking to Great Lakes and St. Lawrence routes
• Final-mile delivery for e-commerce and medical devices
• Rail transload and warehousing near Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor
• Managed transportation with TMS visibility and real-time ETAs

Choosing a partner

Ask about safety scores, on-time KPIs, and compliance at the border. Compare pricing models, equipment age, and driver retention. A strong Michigan provider blends dependable operations with flexible capacity-helping you move goods efficiently and, just as important, confidently.