by Dietrich V | Apr 1, 2026 | Toolbox
Why We Built WARA, and What It Means for the Future of Our Industry by Sandy Blalock WARA is focused on expanding access to training, improving communication across states, strengthening vendor relationships, and supporting recyclers as they navigate increasingly...
by Dietrich V | Apr 1, 2026 | Toolbox
D.J. Harrington Have you ever felt that you were unprepared for what happened next because you didn’t stop to become appropriately trained on every aspect of your job? “How often do you train your team?” isn’t an I-gotcha question. How you answer my...
by Dietrich V | Apr 1, 2026 | Toolbox
The secret to their success is to do it right the first time. By Caryn Smith • Photos by Sonja Yearsley Mark Forcum started in the self-service sector for Foster Auto Parts and LKQ before he set out to apply that knowledge to his own venture. What started out as his...
by Dietrich V | Apr 1, 2026 | Toolbox
The 2026 Retention Report is an annual publication by Work Institute which provides a comprehensive overview of trends in employee turnover. Here is an overview excerpt that provides a summary from the report. Find the entire report at...
by ARA | Feb 1, 2026 | Toolbox
By Rob Rainwater To a recycler, a return can feel like a problem. To a repair shop, it is simply part of doing business. Technicians misdiagnose. Insurance approvals change. Vehicles get totaled mid-repair. These things are not exceptions; they are...
by ARA | Feb 1, 2026 | Toolbox
By Jake Nawrocki What if we created an entirely new way to extract meaningful amounts of revenue from recycled vehicles? …You fill in the blanks. At the time of this writing, I find myself sitting in a great little Airbnb, hanging out with my brother...
