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Kerry Brothers Acquires Downriver Bus & Truck Repair
Generational family-owned Detroit-based Kerry Brothers recently purchased another generational family owned longtime downriver business
Kerry Brothers Truck Repair, a family-owned leader in comprehensive fleet maintenance and repair, has announced the friendly acquisition of Downriver Bus & Truck Repair of Brownstown Township, Michigan. The move marks a significant milestone for both family-owned businesses and reinforces their shared commitment to quality, reliability, and customer care.
For more than 40 years, Downriver Bus & Truck Repair has been a trusted name in heavy-duty vehicle service across Southeast Michigan, known for its technical expertise, integrity, and dedication to keeping fleets safely on the road. The company’s owner, Tim Dickey, expressed enthusiasm about the transition.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled to see Downriver become part of the Kerry Brothers family,” says Dickey who has been operating the company his father, Ira Dickey, founded for the past 30 years. “They share our same values of honesty, craftsmanship, and treating customers like family. Knowing our employees are staying on and our customers will continue to receive the same great service gives me complete peace of mind as I enter my next chapter.”
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Under the acquisition, all Downriver Bus & Truck Repair employees have been retained, ensuring continuity of service for existing customers while opening the door to expanded capabilities through Kerry Brothers’ advanced systems, extended hours, and full-service fleet solutions.
Bill Kerry, owner of Kerry Brothers Truck Repair, said the acquisition represents a strategic expansion in the company’s long-term growth plan.
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“This is an exciting step forward for Kerry Brothers,” says Kerry. “Downriver Bus & Truck Repair has built an incredible reputation over four decades, and we’re honored to carry that legacy forward. This addition strengthens our presence in the region and is just the first step in our broader expansion goals.”
Kerry Brothers Truck Repair will integrate Downriver’s operations, including its Michigan Bus Parts division, into its family of services offering customers an even wider range of maintenance, repair, and parts solutions. Together, the two companies bring nearly a century of combined experience in serving commercial fleets, municipalities, delivery companies, and independent operators.
About Kerry Brothers Truck Repair
At Kerry Brothers Truck Repair, we’re more than just a repair shop, we’re your all-in-one fleet partner. For more than 40 years, our family-owned and operated business has delivered fast, reliable, and full-service maintenance to fleets across Metro Detroit. With five full-scale locations, more than 40 skilled technicians, extended service hours, and 24/7 roadside support, we keep your fleet running smoothly so your business never slows down.
Core Values: Growth, Integrity, Reliability, Excellence, Family, and Loyalty.
Learn more at www.kerrybros.com.
About Downriver Bus & Truck Repair
For more than 40 years, Downriver Bus & Truck Repair has proudly served Southeast Michigan as a trusted, family-owned provider of heavy-duty vehicle maintenance and repair. Based in Brownstown Township, the company specializes in service for buses, trucks, and RVs, combining decades of technical expertise with a deep commitment to safety, reliability, and customer care. Downriver also offers high-quality components through its Michigan Bus Parts division
