by Dietrich V | Apr 1, 2026 | Toolbox
By Carlos Barboza “You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius In an age of AI, smartphones, and 24/7 markets, it may seem strange to look for guidance from philosophers who lived 2,000 years ago....
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 ARA-Staff | 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 ARA-Staff | 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...
