Event will highlight the current state of the Heavy Truck industry, showcase CDK solutions, provide hands-on learning, and feature ESPN Football Analyst Herm Edwards as keynote speaker

CDK, the leading truck and automotive retail software provider, will host its third annual heavy truck industry conference, CDK TRUCK CONNECT, at the W Nashville hotel on April 8-10. This event will demonstrate how CDK brings together heavy truck dealers, OEMs, and integrated solution partners to foster innovation and shape the future of the industry.

Attendees can participate in interactive learning sessions covering best practices for CDK solutions and additional integrations, as well as key discussions on development roadmaps. CDK President and Chief Executive Officer Brian MacDonald, along with other company leaders, will share insights on the latest dealer software innovations, CDK market research, and emerging industry trends impacting the heavy truck industry.

The conference will feature live general and breakout sessions led by CDK and industry experts, covering topics such as:

• State of the Heavy Truck Industry and Industry Panel
• Hands-on Learning Labs for Fixed Operations, Accounting, Sales and F&I
• Seamless and Secure Payment Integration with CDK SimplePay
• Driving Intelligent Decisions through Data
• Using New Accounts Receivable Workflows
• Automate Your Document Management
• Customer Services – Committed to Your Success
• Next Level Coaching: Professional One-on-Ones
• OEM Sessions with DTNA, Mack Volvo, International and PACCAR
• Key Accounting Updates and Insights with Forvis Mazars, including up to 11 Hours of CPE Credits

"Our commitment to providing seamless and innovative technology solutions for heavy truck dealerships remains stronger than ever," said MacDonald. "We continue to invest heavily in research and development to create cutting-edge tools that enhance dealer efficiency. Hosting CDK TRUCK CONNECT again gives us the opportunity to showcase these advancements and introduce new solutions that drive sustained business growth for our partners."

Renowned motivational speaker and CDK TRUCK CONNECT special guest Herm Edwards will deliver an inspiring session focused on the core principles of teamwork—work ethics, communication, integrity, and legacy. A former NFL player, scout, assistant coach, and head coach, Edwards now serves as a football analyst on ESPN. His presentation will feature powerful stories from his career, valuable lessons learned, and impactful messages he has shared with his teams.

For additional information on CDK Heavy Truck, please visit https://www.cdkglobalheavytruck.com.

About CDK Global, Inc.

CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) across automotive and related industries. The Company’s cloud-based, software as a service (“SaaS”) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.

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"Our commitment to providing seamless and innovative technology solutions for heavy truck dealerships remains stronger than ever. CDK TRUCK CONNECT showcases these advancements that drive sustained dealer business growth," said CDK CEO Brian MacDonald.