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Wheels, Inc. named as finalist in three categories for the American Business Awards for Sales and Customer Service
January 31, 2012

Des Plaines, Ill., January 26, 2012 – Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet leasing industry, has been named a finalist in three categories for the 2012 American Business Awards (a.k.a. “The Stevies”) for Sales and Customer Service. Wheels’ Account Management program earned a finalist nod for “Front Line Customer Service Team of the Year.” In addition, the company’s Driver Services Center was named on the shortlist for one of the “Contact Center of the Year” categories and its Human Resources and Quality Service Coach training teams were nominated together as a finalist in the “Customer Service Training Team of the Year” category. Wheels will ultimately win a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie Award in each of these categories.

Recalls: December 12th
December 12, 2011

Ford Motor Company reported that it is recalling more than 128,000 sedans over concerns that wheel studs could fracture, potentially causing a wheel to separate. Ford said the recall covers Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans for the model years 2010-11 equipped with 17-inch steel wheels built in 2009 and 2010. According to Ford, they have no reports of accident or injuries related to the recall.

Wheels, Inc. Named to Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces for 2011
November 15, 2011

Des Plaines, Ill., November 15, 2011 – Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet leasing industry, was recently named one of the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces for 2011. Wheels ranked 14th overall in the midsize company segment.

Supply Chain Update: October 27th
October 27, 2011

Hourly workers represented by the United Auto Workers union (UAW) have ratified a new four-year national labor contract with Chrysler. The union and the automaker had reached a tentative agreement on October 12. The UAW’s ratification of the Chrysler deal means that all three domestic manufacturers now have finalized agreements in place with the union.

Supply Chain Update: October 20th
October 20, 2011

UAW workers approve labor contract with Ford, work to finalize Chrysler deal Hourly workers represented by the United Auto Workers union (UAW) have ratified a new four-year national labor contract with Ford. Ford and the UAW had reached a tentative agreement two weeks ago, and thanks to a successful lobbying campaign by UAW leaders, the deal was ultimately ratified with about 63 percent of Ford workers voting in its favor. Chrysler remains the only domestic manufacturer without a finalized agreement in place with the UAW. The automaker and the union reached a tentative deal last week, and workers and local union leaders are expected to complete a ratification vote sometime in the next 10 days. Vehicle production has continued at all manufacturers throughout the contract processes. Wheels remains in constant contact with the manufacturers, and will continue to keep clients apprised of any major developments.

Supply Chain Updates: October 14th
October 14, 2011

UAW reaches tentative deal with Chrysler as some Ford plants reject contract

Supply Chain Updates: October 6th
October 06, 2011

UAW reaches tentative deal with Ford

Supply Chain Update: September 29th
September 29, 2011

Ford, Toyota identify models affected by carpeting and floor mat shortage

Supply Chain Updates: September 22
September 22, 2011

UAW reaches tentative deal with GM, turns attention to Ford

Supply Chain Update: September 22
September 22, 2011

Manufacturers report shortage of carpeting and floor mats amid flooding in Pennsylvania