August 19, 2021

Wheels would like to notify you of several recent manufacturer updates. Read below for model year 2022 order cut-offs, allocation information and more. 

MY22 Toyota Ordering and Pre-Approved Allocation 

Toyota will be moving to a pre-approved allocation process for the MY22 ordering year. They indicated that forecasts received from existing customers have already exceeded their ability to supply vehicles for commercial customers in MY22. The pre-approved allocation process is being put in place to help protect existing Toyota customers and ensure they have access to supply. 

We have been advised Toyota will not accept any new customers that have not already secured allocation for MY22 ordering. The Toyota fleet team is working to pull together a list of allocated units for existing fleet clients, which Wheels expects to receive next week. The Toyota fleet representatives have already started to communicate this message directly with clients. 

Toyota Canada has advised that they currently require pre-approved allocation on all hybrid models and trucks. 

MY22 GM Truck & Van Ordering and Allocation 

General Motors will not provide any allocation to clients that have not returned a signed MY22 Competitive Assistance Program (CAP) agreement. GM is requesting this be completed immediately to be considered for allocation. Please make sure that you have signed and returned your CAP agreements and have provided your GM Fleet Account Executive (FAE) with your allocation requests.   

Order Banks Open Date: Thursday, August 19, 2021  

• 2022MY Full-Size Utilities (Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV)  
• 2022MY HD Full-Size Pickup Trucks (Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra)  

• 2022MY Mid-Size Pickup Trucks (Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon)  

Tentative Order Banks Open Date: Thursday, September 2, 2021  

• 2022MY Full-Size Van (Chevrolet Express & GMC Savana)  
• 2022MY LD Full-Size Pickup Truck (Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra)  

Allocation will be approved at the customer level Fleet Account Number (FAN). GM Fleet will provide Wheels with the customer specific allocation once communicated to the customers directly.  

This notice currently applies to U.S. orders only. GM Canada is not requiring pre-approved allocation currently. 

MY22 Ford Super Duty   

Due to significantly high demand for the MY22 Super Duty, the commercial order bank for U.S. orders closed Friday, August 13, 2021.  

MY23 order banks for the Super Duty are not expected to open again until next year and we anticipate extended lead times will continue. This means that if you missed the MY22 ordering window, you won’t receive MY23 orders until fall of calendar year 2022 at the earliest.  

This notice currently applies to U.S. orders only. Though Ford Canada has advised they expect order cut-off to be announced soon. Please submit any remaining orders immediately. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to a member of your Wheels Account Team.  

There continues to be constraints on many areas of the fleet supply chain including vehicle production, microchip shortages and more. Hear from industry experts on:
• why we expect these challenges to continue
• how to adopt an acquisition strategy for different vehicle needs
• why ordering early and staying flexible will be imperative

Join Us

Tuesday, August 24 | 1 PM CDT
Hosted by: Tim Cengel Senior Procurement Manager, Wheels | Carl Gustafson Fleet Consulting Manager, Wheels | Jake Christopherson Fleet Management Account Manager, Ford

“Flexibility is essential to the success of meeting customer expectations,” said Sheila Keyser, senior director of client services at Wheels.  

Read how customer service is all about flexibility more now than before.   

According to the National Interagency Fire Center, there are currently 104 large fires burning in the U.S. 
 
While there isn’t much to deter a wildfire’s path, Wheels has provided safety tips to help keep yourself and others safe. 

While the Atlantic hurricane season officially began in June, history shows that it sharply peaks from late August through September. The safety of our clients and drivers is always our top priority. Wheels takes all available precautions to mitigate impacts to our clients’ vehicles and drivers but there a few items you can do ahead of time to help ease the impact, such as having a plan to remove or adjust fueling restrictions and be sure all preventative maintenance is up to date.  

Please visit the Wheels Hurricane Resource Center for more tips and be sure to check frequently for updates when a threat is nearby.  

Wheels is honored once again to be named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in 2021 by the National Association of Business Resources.   

The competition honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in employee enrichment and a dedication to overall employee satisfaction. This is the 11th year Wheels received the honor.