NATDA Launches NATDA Connect: A New Online Community Built Exclusively for Trailer Dealers

Arlington, VA — The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announces the launch of NATDA Connect, a new online forum that gives trailer dealership professionals an exclusive space to connect, share insights, and grow together. 

Free for dealerships, NATDA Connect provides a dedicated space for dealers to ask questions, explore ideas, and access trusted industry support from peers and industry partners including manufacturers and vendors. The platform is hosted on Dealer Academy, a revolutionary platform dedicated to empowering dealership professionals through training, community, and coaching. 

“Our members have a clear voice that some of their best ideas come from each other,” said Andria Gibbon, CEM and Executive Director of NATDA. “With NATDA Connect, we give our dealers a space to talk, ask questions, and help each other grow year-round — not just during the NATDA Trailer Show. It’s more than a platform. It’s a network of people who understand business from the inside. The exciting part is that they also gain on demand training and education by using the tools that Dealer Academy offers.” 

Whether dealers and the larger industry are seeking advice on inventory management, marketing strategies, hiring, or day-to-day operations, NATDA Connect offers a powerful tool for networking and real-world problem solving. Members of the community can also explore the broader Dealer Academy platform for access to on-demand training, education, and skill-building programs tailored to the trailer industry. 

“We’re thrilled to enhance NATDA Connect through the Dealer Academy platform,” said Simon Milestone, Founder & President of Dealer Academy. “This collaboration reflects our shared belief in community-driven growth and learning. It provides dealers with both the connections and the training needed to compete — and thrive — in today’s market.” 

Dealers can create their free profile in just minutes and immediately begin exploring conversations, downloading resources, and engaging with like-minded professionals across North America. Visit https://dealeracademy.app/natda to get started. 

ABOUT NATDA 

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) is the largest trade organization representing light to medium-duty trailer dealers across North America. Our mission is to support the trailer industry and provide education, networking, and business solutions to professionals in the trailer community. At NATDA, your success is our mission™. 

ABOUT Dealer Academy 
Dealer Academy is a revolutionary platform dedicated to empowering dealership professionals in several sectors. It serves as a central hub where dealers and their teams can access modern marketing strategies, hands-on training, and proven techniques to grow their businesses. Dealer Academy equips dealerships with the tools, insights, and community support they need to thrive in today’s competitive marketplace.