Kerry Brothers Truck Repair expands across Michigan

Kerry Brothers Truck Repair, a leading provider of commercial truck and fleet maintenance services in Southeast Michigan, has completed a major expansion to boost its operations across the state. 

The company on Tuesday announced the purchase of Kustom Truck & Trailer in Lenox/New Haven, the acquisition of Vehicle Clinic, the acquisition of Downriver Truck and Bus in Brownstown, and the opening of a new 20,000 sq.-ft., heavy- and light-duty truck repair and fleet maintenance facility in Wixom. 

Together, the company says these developments expand Kerry Brothers’ footprint across every corner of the greater Detroit region and significantly broaden the range of vehicles and services the company delivers.

Bill Kerry“This is a defining moment for Kerry Brothers,” says Bill Kerry, owner Kerry Brothers Truck Repair. “With Kustom Truck & Trailer to the east, the Detroit Bus Garage at the heart of it all, Downriver Truck and Bus to the south, and our new Wixom facility to the west and north, we are expanding in every direction — growing our footprint, the range of vehicles we service and the customers we can support, from heavy-duty trucks and trailers to mass transit and school buses. We are building the kind of maintenance partner Southeast Michigan deserves.”

Kustom Truck & Trailer is a well-established heavy-duty truck and trailer repair shop based in Lenox, Mich. Beyond its core repair services, Kustom brings distinctive expertise in tractor and dump bodies and the full range of custom truck-bed work accessories, lighting effects, paint and art and custom metal fabrication. 

The acquisition also extends Kerry Brothers’ footprint eastward, expanding the company’s Southeast Michigan coverage into new territory.

“This acquisition is a proud moment for our entire organization. Kustom Truck & Trailer has built an exceptional reputation in the Lenox/New Haven area, and their values mirror our own. We’re not just adding a location — we’re welcoming a team of skilled professionals who will help us serve more customers, better and faster, across Southeast Michigan,” says Kerry.

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Vehicle Clinic is an expert facility for all bus types with a specific emphasis on municipality and fleet service as well as individual repairs. Vehicle Clinic stands on over 40 years of experience in mass transit and bus repair have anchored the facility’s reputation for expertise and reliability. 

Kerry Brothers says the acquisition complements its existing truck and fleet maintenance services and positions the company to support a wider range of operators throughout the Detroit metro area.

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Downriver Truck and Bus delivers the full range of bus services offered at its Detroit Bus Garage, with the added benefit of school bus expertise. Its experienced team of technicians brings deep knowledge of school bus maintenance and the certification-ready standards and practices required by the State of Michigan for classroom-use operation. 

The acquisition cements Kerry Brothers’ position in school bus service across Southeast Michigan and extends the company’s footprint south into the Downriver communities and Wayne County, the company says.s

Finally, the new facility in Wixom is offering heavy- and light-duty truck repair, diesel repair, fleet maintenance and fleet management. The expansive space is staffed by expert technicians and delivers the full range of Kerry Brothers’ traditional services to new customers, further extending the company’s footprint west and north across Southeast Michigan.

Kerry Brothers says operations at all locations are expected to continue without interruption, and customers of the acquired businesses will experience a seamless transition under Kerry Brothers’ management. The company adds its growth strategy includes further expansion of its shop network across Michigan and continued investment in workforce development.