Playing Offense on Capitol Hill

Playing Offense on Capitol Hill

A look the hot topics for driving industry-wide change from ARA Hill Days held May 19–21, 2026 in Washington, D.C. “The event was incredibly eye-opening. It allowed me to see firsthand the massive advocacy work ARA is doing on the ground to protect our industry…...
The Knowledge Problem Hiding in Your Yard

The Knowledge Problem Hiding in Your Yard

By Lisa Ryan, CSP Walk through almost any automotive recycling facility and you’ll eventually hear some version of the same sentence: “Go ask Dave.” Dave knows which vehicles consistently hide damaged components that don’t show up until labor’s already been invested....
Walking the Halls, Driving the Future

Walking the Halls, Driving the Future

By Caryn Smith • Editor I have been working with automotive recyclers for a good long time, and for some reason, I had never been to a Hill Days! This year, I finally had the opportunity to attend and join the Florida team as we visited legislators’ offices. What a...
Making the Rounds to Stay Connected 

Making the Rounds to Stay Connected 

By Shannon Nordstrom • ARA President  Right now, I am on a plane home from Denver, Colorado, after a fulfilling week in the Rocky Mountain State attending the 2026 URG Annual Training Conference.  Vince Edivan, ARA Executive Director, and I joined Chris Daglis...