by ARA | Aug 1, 2026 | Toolbox
BY: Carlos Barboza Peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of God.” — Unknown Entrepreneurs are taught to chase profits, growth, and recognition. But ask seasoned leaders what they value most, and you’ll often hear a different answer: peace of...
by ARA | Aug 1, 2026 | Toolbox
By Chris Daglis For decades, automotive recyclers have measured efficiency by how quickly their teams answer phones, quote parts, process orders, and move vehicles through the yard. But today’s most successful businesses are redefining what efficiency really...
by ARA | Aug 1, 2026 | Toolbox
What the 2026 URG Conference Revealed About the Future of Automotive Recycling By Kristi Werner In May 2026, nearly 1,000 automotive recyclers, technology providers, suppliers and industry partners gathered in Denver, Colorado, for the 2026 URG Conference with Team...
by ARA | Jul 2, 2026 | News, Toolbox
A Milestone for Automotive Recyclers—and a Blueprint for the Rest of the Country With the signing of Senate Bill 26-003 into law on June 4, Colorado has officially enacted a comprehensive framework governing the end-of-life management of electric vehicle (EV)...
by ARA | Jul 1, 2026 | Motivational, Workforce
By Ryan Paterson About a year ago, Tom Klauer pulled me into the auto recycling industry. I came in with a career spent around technology and operations, but not with a lifetime of experience buying vehicles, running self-service recycling facilities, or understanding...
