{"id":4526,"date":"2026-01-20T17:46:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wheels2025dev.wpenginepowered.com\/resource\/wheels-named-product-winner-in-the-2026-big-innovation-awards\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T22:35:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T22:35:00","slug":"wheels-named-product-winner-in-the-2026-big-innovation-awards","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/public\/resource\/wheels-named-product-winner-in-the-2026-big-innovation-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Wheels Named Product Winner in the 2026 BIG Innovation Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><strong>Schaumburg, IL \u2013 January 21, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Wheels, a leader in fleet management and mobility, is proud to announce that it has been named a Product Category winner in the 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bintelligence.com\/awards\/big-innovation-awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BIG Innovation Awards<\/a>, a global recognition program honoring companies, products, and leaders who are transforming industries through applied innovation, intelligent platforms, and measurable real-world impact.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The award recognizes Wheels\u2019 Pool\u00a0CheckOut, an end-to-end pool management solution that improves\u00a0utilization\u00a0and transparency within a\u00a0fleet\u00a0by maximizing the use of pool vehicles. This self-service tool allows drivers and administrators to easily reserve and check out vehicles, while providing\u00a0fleet\u00a0managers with greater insight into the entire pool of vehicles, to ensure idle assets are put to better use.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cThe BIG Innovation Award demonstrates our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that improve our customers\u2019 experience and create measurable impact for their business,\u201d said Dan Belknap, Vice President of Product Management at Wheels. \u201cPool CheckOut helps clients deliver a smoother, more seamless experience for drivers while giving fleet teams clearer visibility across their vehicles, enabling smarter decisions that improve utilization, accountability, and overall cost and sustainability gains.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Wheels joins an impressive list of winners recognized for their contributions to innovation across health, financial services, logistics, manufacturing, and enterprise technology.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&#8220;The 2026 BIG Innovation Awards winners show that true innovation is no longer about chasing the latest buzzwords,&#8221; said Russ Fordyce, Chief Recognition Officer at the Business Intelligence Group. &#8220;It\u2019s about building intelligent platforms, automating workflows with purpose, and making trust, privacy, and resilience the foundation of every breakthrough. These organizations and leaders are not just keeping pace with change, they are shaping the future of global business.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For more information about the BIG Innovation Awards and to view the full list of winners, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bintelligence.com\/posts\/2026-big-innovation-awards-159-trailblazers-prove-where-innovation-is-really-happening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.bintelligence.com\/posts\/2026-big-innovation-awards-159-trailblazers-prove-where-innovation-is-really-happening<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Wheels<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As one of the largest fleet management and mobility solutions providers in North America, Wheels delivers a full range of products and services that keep businesses and their mobile workforce moving efficiently and safely. Wheels supports end-to-end solutions for more than 1,500 clients, representing 900,000+ vehicles \u2013 from battery electric sedans to service vans, class eight trucks and equipment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In 1939 Wheels invented the fleet industry, and we continue to shape the future of mobility by delivering experiences that our customers love. Discover how we are driving the future for our clients by visiting\u00a0wheels.com.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Business Intelligence Group<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in business. Unlike many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bintelligence.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recognition programs<\/a>, these awards are evaluated by business leaders and practitioners who reward programs, products, and people that deliver real, quantifiable excellence rather than marketing narratives.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contacts<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Danielle Nesbitt<br \/>Director Marketing<br \/>Wheels<br \/>847-544-4374<br \/>Danielle.nesbitt@wheels.com<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Eliana Starbird<br \/>Chief Nominations Officer<br \/>Business Intelligence Group<br \/>+1 909-529-2737<br \/>contact@bintelligence.com<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Schaumburg, IL \u2013 January 21, 2026 \u2013 Wheels, a leader in fleet management and mobility, is proud to announce that it has been named a Product Category winner in the 2026 BIG Innovation Awards, a global recognition program honoring companies, products, and leaders who are 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