Raising the Standard: Why the Recovery Industry Must Lead on Professionalism and Accountability
When incidents like the one recently reported in Charlotte occur, our industry has a responsibility to do more than simply condemn the actions of one individual. We must ask the […]
Announcement to ARA Membership: Strengthening Leadership for the Future
As the American Recovery Association (ARA) continues its rapid growth and expanding influence across the industry, the Board of Directors has taken an important step to position ARA for its […]
A Meaningful Step Forward: Recognizing Bridgecrest’s Fuel Surcharge Initiative
In today’s economic environment, certainty is often difficult to find. While recent developments overseas have brought optimism regarding global energy markets and crude oil prices have trended downward, fuel costs […]
National Framework for Breach-of-Peace Prevention, Violence Response, and Recovery Safety Management
Executive Summary The collateral recovery industry operates in environments that can rapidly become dynamic, emotional, and unpredictable. While the legal framework governing repossession varies by jurisdiction, one principle remains consistent […]
Re: A Message to the Industry: Professionalism on Social Media
Our industry is at a critical point—and what we say and share publicly matters more than ever. We are seeing a growing and concerning trend: social media being used to […]
ARA Advisory: Understanding the Recent Slowdown in Repossession Activity
The American Recovery Association (ARA) is issuing this advisory in response to the recent slowdown in assignment volume being experienced across the repossession industry. Initially, many attributed this decline to […]
NARS 2026 Draws Record Attendance, Raises Over $41,000 for Industry Charity, and Sets the Stage for an Exciting 2027
The North American Repossessors Summit (NARS) 2026 brought together more than 900 professionals from across the recovery industry for three days of education, collaboration, and connection. Centered around this year’s […]
ARA’s Response to LPR Lawsuit
In light of the recently filed lawsuit alleging unauthorized access to and misuse of license plate recognition (LPR) data, the American Recovery Association (ARA) recognizes the significant concern this matter […]
ARA Oxcart General Fund
March 24, 2026 Industry Partners, In February, we shared a growing concern impacting our industry — municipal overreach through the use of Oxcart permit systems to regulate lawful repossession activity. […]
Clarifying ARA’s Position on Key Services and Operational Control
The American Recovery Association (ARA) has recently become aware of industry discussions suggesting that ARA supports models that would remove key service operations from repossession companies or require the use […]
