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Wheels, Donlen and LeasePlan Unite Under Wheels Brand Name

The three companies bring 180+ years of collective fleet management experience under the singular brand.

February 28, 2023
Wheels, Donlen and LeasePlan Unite Under Wheels Brand Name

The combined company manages more than 800,000 vehicles, has $7 billion of assets in the US and Canada. 

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Following the previously announced LeasePlan USA and Wheels Donlen merger under Athene, the company announced they will brand the combined organization as Wheels.

The new Wheels brand builds on the shared history of all three organizations as leaders in fleet management and mobility, while leveraging the brand recognition of the Wheels name.

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Although the name Wheels remains, this new Wheels builds upon:

  • Wheels strong, established reputation for reliable service with their history as a pioneer in the fleet leasing and management industry

  • Donlen’s dynamic creativity—the ability to reimagine what’s possible and the ambition to “get it done”

  • LeasePlan’s innovation and passion—a commitment to take the initiative and make the difference for customers

“We’re thrilled to unify our three organizations into one cohesive business under the new Wheels brand," said CEO Shlomo Crandus. "We approached the branding process with careful consideration, utilizing both internal and external resources to establish a clear vision for the new organization. Our primary focus is on providing exceptional mobility management services for our clients to ensure they are successful.”

The combined company manages more than 800,000 vehicles, has $7 billion of assets in the US and Canada, more than 1,900 employees and (through its global alliance with ALD) serves customers in 59 countries worldwide.

The company also maintains a partnership with LeasePlan Corporation to support the needs of multinational customers. Wheels' announcement of a new name and brand does not entail any major changes to the day-to-day interactions and experiences of clients, drivers, and supplier partners, at least in the short term. While the Wheels name will begin to appear on corporate websites, advertisements, and select areas, the company does not anticipate any significant operational changes during this stage of the transition.

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“What people can expect from the new Wheels is a company with added capabilities that is even better positioned to offer great customer service, a partnership approach, a wider set of solutions and a commitment to innovative thinking and new products during a dynamic period for the fleet and mobility sector," said President Matt Dyer. "Our commitment to our clients success has not changed – we will continue to put customers at the heart of everything we do to keep their businesses moving forward. This includes the wide range of services and tools we offer to drivers so they can stay safely on the road delivering for their business. As our new tagline states; Together Let’s Go Far.”

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