Tuesday, May 7 – Thursday, May 9, 2024
Dallas, TX

Last year was so much fun, we decided to do it again! If you joined us in Las Vegas for our inaugural CDK TRUCK CONNECT event, you know exactly what to expect at this industry-leading event. If you didn't make it, don't miss out again! Join us for three dynamic days of learning, engaging and connecting with fellow dealers, OEMs, CDK team members and our valued partners.

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Powering Your Success With Connections That Move You

Every industry, including Heavy Truck, faces new challenges to supply and demand, inventory management, servicing vehicles, acquiring and selling parts, cyber and data security, and much more. For the past 50 years, CDK has used its learning and resources to offer strong solutions and services that help dealers run their business more efficiently and profitably.

Attend CDK TRUCK CONNECT To:

  • Hear about the continuous innovations happening across CDK from our executive team
  • Dive into the latest industry research and insights
  • Learn management-level content to help you lead effectively
  • Discuss recent and upcoming roadmap innovations with both CDK and your OEM
  • See the latest developments and best practices for Accounting, Service, Parts and Reporting, along with other CDK solutions that can help your dealership operations thrive
  • Visit the Expo to hear directly from our third-party partners
  • Have fun!

Keynote Speaker

Waldo Waldman

Known as “The Wingman,” retired Lt. Col. Waldo Waldman is a National Speaker’s Association Speaker Hall of Fame inductee and the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller “Never Fly Solo®”. He teaches tactics to build trusting, revenue-producing relationships with employees, partners and customers while sharing his experiences he gained as a decorated fighter pilot and sales expert.

This is a can’t-miss session, and we’re thrilled to have The Wingman speak to our attendees about leadership, team building, dependability and much more!

Schedule of Events

Registration will open Monday at 2 p.m.

Sessions are geared towards the following dealership roles:

*Most breakout sessions have two time options to choose from.
Schedule subject to change.

▲  Dealer Principal / Owner

▲  General Manager

▲  Controllers / CFO / Finance

▲  Parts, Service & Operations Managers

▲  IT & Infrastructure

▲  Office Manager

DTNA will be hosting a dealer meeting in the same hotel prior to CDK Truck Connect on Monday May 6 from 1:00 -5:00 pm. Contact Raj Botla or Paul duPlessis for more details.

First Day

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

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Registration and Breakfast

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

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General Session: State of The Industry (All Roles)

Peter Kahn will lead us through the latest Heavy Truck industry trends.

*Opt. #1 - 10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
*Opt. #2 -11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Leveraging Cloud Technology to Unify Your Dealership (All Roles)

Learn more about how your data is protected with the industry’s most proven and secure cloud infrastructure, enabling the cloud-based point of entry into CDK. You’ll leave this session with practical steps for your team to adopt CDK Unify.

*Opt. #1 - 10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
*Opt. #2 - 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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New Enhanced Accounting Workflows (CFO, Controller, Dealer Principal)

Learn how our new streamlined Accounting features and interfaces provide you with more control and precision to smooth your Accounting workflows.

Noon – 1:00 p.m.

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Lunch

*Opt. #1 - 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
*Opt. #2 - 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

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Fixed Ops: Solutions for Common Everyday Questions (Accounting, Service Manager, Parts Manager)

• Smart Grid - customization
• Core Management - dirty core source reconciliation to accounting
• Parts pad to GL reconciliation tips and setups
• Labor WIP reconciliation strategies

*Opt. #1 - 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
*Opt. #2 - 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

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Leading Vs. Managing (Leadership)

In this session, we'll explore the 7 Laws of Leadership and share the foundations necessary to build strong leaders. We'll also examine the effects of daily operational gravity that pulls you toward managing other tasks and away from leading your team.

*Opt. #1 - 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
*Opt. #2 - 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

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System Administration (General Manager, Dealer Principal)

Learn how to leverage our solutions to manage system administration, including CDK Simple ID, user and job profiles, customer profiles and controlling and managing user access and permissions.

3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

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General Session: Committed to Your Success (All Roles)

Hear from Customer Services about our commitment to your success through your partnership with us.

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

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Cocktail Reception (By Expo Area)

Join us for cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres in the expo area.

Sessions are geared towards the following dealership roles:

*Most breakout sessions have two time options to choose from.
Schedule subject to change.

▲  Dealer Principal / Owner

▲  General Manager

▲  Controllers / CFO / Finance

▲  Parts, Service & Operations Managers

▲  IT & Infrastructure

▲  Office Manager

Second Day

7:00 – 8:30 a.m.

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Breakfast

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

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OEM Breakout: Navistar (Navistar Dealers Only - All Roles)

Hear from Navistar and CDK about our partnership, what’s new, what's coming and more!

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

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Keynote: Never Fly Solo - With Lt. Col. Waldman (All Roles)

Known as “The Wingman”, Lt. Col. Waldo Waldman shares how to build trusting, revenue-producing relationships with employees, partners and customers, based on his insights as a decorated fighter pilot and sales expert.

*Opt. #1 – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
*Opt. #2 – 11:45 – 12:45 p.m.

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Keeping Your Dealership Secure (Dealer Principal, General Manager, IT and Infrastructure)

Learn how to keep your dealership safe and create a plan that will work for your dealership while keeping you connected to your customers. We'll also discuss our new simple, cloud-based voice platform that provides the flexibility modern dealerships need.

*Opt. #1 – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
*Opt. #2 – 11:45 – 12:45 p.m.

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Fixed Ops: What’s New in Drive Service and Parts (Accounting, Service Manager, Parts Manager)

Join us to learn what new features have been added to Drive Service and Parts. Examples include: service tax exemption, destination sales tax, Decisiv credit hold and more.

*Opt. #1 – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
*Opt. #2 – 11:45 – 12:45 p.m.

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Take a Dive Into Drive Reporting (CFO, GM, Dealer Principal)

Join us for a deep dive into CDK Accounting reporting options and help us direct the future roadmap.

12:45 – 1:45 p.m.

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Lunch

*Opt. #1 – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
*Opt. #2 – 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.

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Accounting (CFO, Controller, Dealer Principal)

Learn about the latest accounting updates in CDK Drive. We'll cover tips and tricks, the transformed workflow experience and discuss what’s coming next.

*Opt. #1 – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
*Opt. #2 – 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.

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Fixed Ops: Q&A (Accounting, Service Manager, Parts Manager)

Join us to share best practices, ask questions and help us prioritize roadmap items in the Fixed Ops space.

*Opt. #1 – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
*Opt. #2 – 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.

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Driving Intelligent Decisions Through Data (All Roles)

Join the Data and Intelligence team to see how you can leverage analytical, AI-driven reporting to accelerate performance and growth with the CDK Intelligence Suite. We'll also explore the CDK data access and integration strategy focused across customer use cases.

4:30 – 5:15 p.m.

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General Session: Continuous Innovation (All Roles)

Hear from CDK leadership about the continuous innovations happening across CDK.

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

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OEM Breakout: Mack Volvo (Mack Volvo Dealers Only - All Roles)

Hear from Mack Volvo and CDK about our partnership, what’s new, what's coming and more.

7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

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Dinner and Party (at Renaissance)

Located on the fourth floor of the Convention Center.

Sessions are geared towards the following dealership roles:

*Most breakout sessions have two time options to choose from.
Schedule subject to change.

▲  Dealer Principal / Owner

▲  General Manager

▲  Controllers / CFO / Finance

▲  Parts, Service & Operations Managers

▲  IT & Infrastructure

▲  Office Manager

Third Day

7:00 – 8:30 a.m.

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Breakfast

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

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OEM Breakout: PACCAR (PACCAR Dealers Only - All Roles)

Hear from PACCAR and CDK about our partnership, what’s new, what's coming and more!

8:45 – 9:30 a.m.

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General Session: Industry Panel (All Roles)

Bruce Johnson will guide this panel discussion to explore thought-provoking topics and discuss lessons learned. Hear how your peers view the current state of the Heavy Truck industry and learn strategies they have employed to overcome obstacles in our current environment.

9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

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General Session: Closing Comments from Brian MacDonald (All Roles) (All Roles)

Join CDK President and CEO Brian MacDonald, as he shares his enthusiasm for CDK Heavy Truck, our industry and highlights a few of the recent innovations at CDK.

*Opt. #1 – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
*Opt. #2 – 11:45 – 12:45 p.m.

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Bring Customers and Employees Together (Sales - All Roles)

Learn how Sales Overdrive brings together customers, units, Sales teams and accountability for all departments of your enterprise to increase efficiencies and eliminate redundant tasks.

*Opt. #1 – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
*Opt. #2 – 11:45 – 12:45 p.m.

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Influence and The Principals of C.O.A.C.H. (Leadership)

This session will teach you the six forms of influence, and when to use or avoid them. We will also take a deep dive into the Principles of C.O.A.C.H. from the acclaimed book by Ken Blanchard and Don Shula. This event is a foundational pillar in your leadership journey and will give you actionable tools for lasting success.

*Opt. #1 – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
*Opt. #2 – 11:45 – 12:45 p.m.

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Lease (Sales)

We'll show you how truck lease functionality can add value through commercial billing for companies. We'll also cover how it can enhance lease/rental billing, contract and preventive maintenance, on-demand billing finance and reporting.

12:45 – 1:35 p.m.

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Lunch

Boxed lunch will be provided. Feel free to grab and go or stick around for a more relaxed lunch.

Registration

Attendance is limited to current CDK Heavy Truck dealers, OEMs and technology partners. All registrations are subject to review by the CDK team. Not yet a part of the CDK family and want to learn more? Let's connect.

Who Should Attend

▲  Dealer Principal / Owner
▲  General Manager
▲  Controllers / CFO / Finance
▲  Parts, Service & Operations Managers
▲  IT & Infrastructure
▲  Office Manager

Register before March 1, 2024 and be entered to win an Apple Watch®!*

  • Early Bird Registration (Register before March 1, 2024) $995
  • Individual Registration (Register on March 1, 2024 or later) $1,195

Note: Each attendee needs to register with their unique name and email address. OEM and partner registration will be handled separately. Contact Keisha Gayles with any questions.

Include your account number on the registration form. Your account number can be found on your monthly invoice. The registration fee(s) will be added to your May invoice.

*No purchase necessary. Please contact us for additional details. 15 winners will be randomly selected during general sessions. Only one entry allowed per person. Must be present to win.

Location

To take advantage of the special room rate of $209/night (not including taxes and fees), book your reservation online here.

If you prefer to call in your reservation, you can call the Reservation Center at 1.800.266.9432 using the CDK group code CDKCDKR.

Renaissance
Dallas Hotel

2222 N. Stemmons Fwy.
Dallas, TX 75207


  800.266.9432

Sponsors

Attendee FAQ

We'll offer learning sessions that detail best practices for CDK and other integrated solutions, plus we'll provide insightful research findings and important discussions about present and future development roadmaps. You’ll also hear our vision for the future of Heavy Truck and connect with our solution experts and executive leadership in person.

No. CDK TRUCK CONNECT is a summit-style dealer conference. This event will have content and breakout sessions for dealership personnel who interact with CDK solutions daily, as well as upper-level management like Dealer Principals, General Managers, Service and Parts Managers and CFOs.

While only you can decide the exact number of attendees, keep in mind that with multiple breakout sessions running at the same time, you may not be able to cover all the great content by yourself. Additionally, there will be valuable sessions for many roles across your dealership.

We are not allowing guests this year.

All meals are included beginning with breakfast on Tuesday, May 7 and concluding with lunch on Thursday, May 9.

Transportation and hotel expenses are not included in the conference registration. To take advantage of our negotiated accommodation rate, attendees may book reservations online here. If you prefer to call in your reservation, you may do so via the Reservation Center at 1.800.266.9432 using the group code CDKCDKR or the event name of CDK TRUCK CONNECT.