News & Events
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
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
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
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:
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,
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
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
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
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
Industry Update on Rising Fuel Costs
Dear ARA Members, The recent global events involving Iran have resulted in noticeable increases in fuel prices across the United States. As an industry that
Winter Storm Serves as Wake-Up Call for Repossession Industry Preparedness
Dear ARA Members, The recent winter storm should serve as a wake-up call. For days — in some cases, more than a week — meteorologists
American Recovery Association Urges Industry-Wide Action Against Municipal “Pay-to-Play” Repossession Ordinances
The American Recovery Association (ARA) is sounding the alarm: what started as a local issue in Illinois is now spreading to Michigan and Indiana and