Best Transportation and Logistics Companies in Michigan, United States
The 161 best Transportation and Logistics companies in Michigan, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Lineage.
Our analysis of 50 Transportation and Logistics companies
$13.3b in tracked funding; 94% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Transportation and Logistics companies in Michigan
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lineage Provider of temperature-controlled logistics, offering cold storage and transportation solutions 69AI top 15%Tech top 26%Market top 27%Funding top 27% All 14 signals ▾AItop 15% Techtop 26% Markettop 27% Fundingtop 27% Fin. healthtop 37% Newstop 45% Partnerstop 45% Producttop 46% Growthtop 49% Talentbottom 49% Patentsbottom 45% Moatbottom 44% Globalbottom 39% Innovationbottom 29% AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) Tech: 57 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $6.7B | 41 mo ago | Acquired | Greg Lehmkuhl CEO | 2012 | DrupalApple iCloud MailPHP+26 | 5 patents Media sharing hardware and automated pallet handling systems | — |
| 2 | LSRC Provider of rail transportation and shipping services 57Innovation top 20%Funding top 33%Growth top 45%Product top 46% All 8 signals ▾Innovationtop 20% Fundingtop 33% Growthtop 45% Producttop 46% Talentbottom 45% Techbottom 41% Marketbottom 37% Globalbottom 36% Innovation: 6 product lines Funding: Raised $44.3M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 4 yrs (1.0/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | $44M | 6 mo ago | Funding Raised | John Rickoff President & CEO | 1992 | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | — | 2 awards |
| 3 | Beaver Island Ferry Operator of ferry | $14M | 47 mo ago | Series B | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Thepeoplemover Operator of an automated light rail transit system 45Growth top 35%Tech top 43%Funding bottom 47%Market bottom 35% All 5 signals ▾Growthtop 35% Techtop 43% Fundingbottom 47% Marketbottom 35% Globalbottom 33% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo Tech: 29 technologies across 3/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Cloudflare rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $11M | 8 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 1987 | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+25 | — | — |
| 5 | Saginaw-Stars Operator of public transportation services, including fixed-route and paratransit options 45Innovation top 20%Growth top 35%Product top 46%Funding bottom 47% All 7 signals ▾Innovationtop 20% Growthtop 35% Producttop 46% Fundingbottom 47% Globalbottom 33% Marketbottom 27% Techbottom 23% Innovation: 9 product lines Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $10M | 9 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 1999 | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | — | — |
| 6 | Port of Detroit Operator of port | $7M | 165 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 1998 | WordPressMySQLPHP+18 | — | — |
| 7 | Crane Aircraft Partners Provider of passenger and freight aircraft leasing services | $2M | 81 mo ago | Early Stage | — | 1998 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Capital Area Transportation Authority Company is a public transportation service provider offering fixed route and paratransit services | — | 14 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 1972 | DrupalPHPGoogle Maps+24 | — | — |
Top 10 Transportation and Logistics companies in Michigan
#1
Funding Raised · Saginaw, Michigan · founded 1992 · 135 employees$44.3Mraised▾
Provider of short-line railroad offering services in Saginaw, up to Gaylord and Alpena. The company offers freight transportation services for grain, fertilizer, coal, chemicals, aggregates, cement, steel and scrap metal that are transported along the lines to make the transportation of commodities easy and hassle-free.
- Dec 2025Grant (prize money)$27.1M
- Mar 2022PE—
- Dec 2020Grant (prize money)$7.9M
- Mar 2020Grant (prize money)$8.7M
#2
Funding Raised · Detroit, Michigan · founded 1987 · 66 employees$10.7Mraised▾
Operator of an automated light rail transit system. This system provides transportation within a central business district, connecting government offices, sporting venues, exhibition centers, hotels, and commercial areas. The transit system is fully automated and operates on an elevated track. It offers frequent service and is designed to be accessible to all riders. The system integrates with existing structures, enhancing accessibility and convenience for users. Maintenance is performed by in-house staff and contractors to ensure safe and efficient operation. The system features artwork at each station, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and promoting ridership.
- Sep 2025Grant (prize money)$6.6M
- Aug 2025Grant (prize money)—
- Apr 2012Grant (prize money)$1.6M
- Sep 2010Grant (prize money)$166.4K
#3
Funding Raised · Saginaw, Michigan · founded 1999 · 31 employees$10.3Mraised▾
Operator of public transportation services, including fixed-route and paratransit options. It offers various routes and schedules for general riders, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. The organization provides transportation to wellness programs through partnerships with local agencies. It also offers resources such as rider information, youth passes, and accessibility guidelines.
- Aug 2025Grant (prize money)$3.4M
- Jun 2012Grant (prize money)$1.4M
- Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$1.1M
- Jun 2011Grant (prize money)$600K
#4
Acquired · Novi, Michigan · founded 2012 · 8546 employees$6.7Braised▾
Lineage is a global leader in the temperature-controlled logistics industry, offering innovative cold storage and transportation solutions. They provide integrated solutions for cold storage warehousing and have a strong presence in the industry.
- Dec 2022Series D$700M
- Jan 2022PE$1.7B
- Mar 2021PE$1.9B
- Jul 2018PE$700M
#5
Series B · Charlevoix, Michigan$14Mraised▾
Operator of ferry
#6
Funding Raised · Detroit, Michigan · founded 1998$6.6Mraised▾
Operator of port
- Aug 2012Grant (prize money)$980.8K
- Mar 2012Grant (prize money)—
- Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$2M
- Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$980.8K
#7
Early Stage · Southfield, Michigan · founded 1998$2.3Mraised▾
Provider of passenger and freight aircraft leasing services
#8
Funding Raised · Lansing, Michigan · founded 1972 · 410 employees—raised▾
CATA is a public transportation service provider that operates over 30 urban fixed-route services across various communities. The organization offers a range of transportation solutions, including regularly scheduled routes, paratransit services, and special programs for veterans and seniors. With a focus on accessibility, CATA strives to provide convenient and reliable transportation options for its customers.
#9
Funding Raised · Southfield, Michigan · founded 1999 · 10 employees—raised▾
Provider of road freight forwarding, warehousing and logistics services
- Oct 2020Unattributed—
#10
Acquired · Wixom, Michigan · founded 1969 · 148 employees—raised▾
Provider of aerospace and defense test equipment and testing solutions. Its products include electromechanical actuator, pneumatic component, electrical power generating, fuel components and system test stands, automatic test equipment for electronics, hydraulic components. It offerins dependable testing support for various needs such as MROs and integrators.
Funding & investor landscape
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Transportation and Logistics coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
What Michigan researches in logistics supply chain
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Michigan Technological University, and Michigan State University lead Michigan's logistics research, focusing optimistically on transportation optimization and electric vehicle infrastructure.
- University of Michigan–Ann Arbor13
- Michigan Technological University6
- Michigan State University4
- University of Michigan3
- Central Michigan University1
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