Wheels, Inc. Surges Over $4 Billion in Internet Vehicle Ordering Sales

DES PLAINES, Ill., Sept. 12 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced that web-based vehicle ordering sales through its FleetView and DriverView systems has surpassed the $4 billion mark.

FleetView enables fleet managers to rapidly accomplish multiple tasks online that range from vehicle ordering to expense analysis and full activity reporting. DriverView is a web-based solution that fully automates many driver activities including the car ordering process and purchase by drivers and employees of vehicles coming off lease.

"There has been a steady trend of increasing sales since these systems went live in 1999, highlighting their growing value for drivers and fleets," said Gino Fontana, Wheels Senior Director of Purchasing Operations. "Our Internet ordering tools provide fleet managers and drivers with all of the information they need to make solid decisions right at the point of order. By delivering convenience, time-savings, and easy accessibility to ordering information, FleetView and DriverView offer customers the overall value and high level of satisfaction they expect when working with Wheels," he continued.

Both FleetView and DriverView are dynamically updated in real-time to provide accurate information throughout the ordering process. Drivers and fleet managers are able to check order status based on daily updates from the manufacturers. To ensure each customer has the optimum vehicle ordering experience, Wheels leverages its core fleet industry expertise as well as customer recommendations and requests to enhance these web solutions on an ongoing basis. "FleetView and DriverView are keystones of our customer service strategy," Fontana said. "We are committed to providing the best possible web interaction every time these tools are used."

About Wheels, Inc.

Wheels, Inc. (www.wheels.com), which pioneered the concept of auto leasing in 1939, provides a full range of specialized services to help corporations manage their vehicle fleets. Wheels has 550 employees and manages more than 240,000 vehicles. Its holding company, Frank Consolidated Enterprises, currently ranks as one of the largest private companies in the United States, with nearly $2 billion in annual sales. For additional information, please contact info@wheels.com.