Wayne State University

“How do we staff appropriately as we experience this hypergrowth? Detroit just made a ton of sense for that,” said BlueGrace’s vice president of logistics operations.

Getting shippers to pay for drivers’ wait time could boost driver retention and improve safety, according to a trucking economics expert.

As truckers retire or want to pursue less-physically demanding careers, Thomas hopes to create 3-9 month certification programs through the Center for Advanced Mobility.

The Center for Advanced Mobility marks another stage in the evolution of Detroit as a hub for new transportation technologies.