By Scott Robertson Jr. “Once a new technology rolls over you, if you are not part of the steamroller, you’re part of the road.” Steward Brand “The first rule of technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the...
Total Loss Trends Emerge Amidst the Pandemic

Total Loss Trends Emerge Amidst the Pandemic

By Ryan Mandell – Report from Mitchell International Every industry has been impacted by actions taken to control the spread of COVID-19, including the automotive industry. Growing unemployment, coupled with a pivot to remote working, has changed consumer...
Building a Legacy

Building a Legacy

When Vince Edivan, ARA’s Director of Member Relations, visited Daurio Auto Truck in Pueblo, CO, which was founded in 1957 as a service station and expanded into a towing and salvage company in 1970, he was shown this original photo of the Daurio’s team. It was...
REPUTATION IS JOB #1

REPUTATION IS JOB #1

Your good name is the best foundation for future success according to Nick Daurio, ARA’s new member of the executive committee. By Caryn Smith Like many in the industry, Nick Daurio is proud of his automotive recycling heritage. “We’ve been at it for 50 years. We are...
The Five-Year Plan, Four Years Later

The Five-Year Plan, Four Years Later

By Marty Hollingshead Remember this, we all have a responsibility to our businesses, our employees, and our community to work hard, support, and have a voice on all of these issues. Back in January of 2017, I wrote an article about the Five-Year Plan, and what the...