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Our team loves working with journalists and and researchers around the world to share environmental & auto recycling stories, data, observations and ideas. Our subject matter experts are also available to discuss SHiFT® objectives and partnerships in an open dialog. Connect with our Public Relations team at jlavery@shift4tomorrow.org.
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Joe Hearn
CEO of Advanced Remarketing Services
About Joe
With over twenty years of experience, Joe is widely considered to be one of the foremost experts on national remarketing, vehicle recycling, end-of-life vehicles, and car donations. Joe is the CEO of ARS, whose technology platform powers the backend of SHiFT.
Reach Out to Discuss
- Various aspects and avenues of vehicle remarketing such as donations to other non-profits, and maximizing resale value of low-value-vehicles and end-of-life vehicles
- How SHiFT provides a cost effective solution to manage end-of-life vehicles for fleets, while proliferating the positive environmental impact of responsible vehicle recycling
- How SHiFT and automotive recycling supports the circular economy and maximizes the reuse of resources, creating good-story value in unexpected salvage situations like total loss, catastrophic weather events, or mechanical failures
- How SHiFT can play a part in your sustainability mission, adding value to what would otherwise be junk cars
In The News
EV Battery Recycling: A Growing Challenge for Vehicle Retirement
As electric vehicles become more common, the automotive recycling industry is facing new challenges. NPR explores the economics and risks of EV battery recycling, with SHiFT co-founder Joe Hearn offering insight into how these batteries are already affecting recyclers and the broader vehicle retirement process.
The Importance of Recycling End-of-Life School Buses
As school districts modernize their fleets, responsibly recycling end-of-life school buses is essential for protecting students, reducing emissions, and supporting a more sustainable future. Learn why proper vehicle retirement matters and how SHiFT is helping drive positive environmental impact.
Recycling Today: First Student and ARS Donate End-of-Life Vehicle Proceeds to Charity
Retired fleet vehicles can do more than leave the road. They can create lasting environmental and community impact. Learn how First Student and Advanced Remarketing Services’ SHiFT Vehicle Retirement Initiative are giving end-of-life vehicles a greater purpose.
First Student Partners with Advanced Remarketing Services
First Student and Advanced Remarketing Services (ARS) are transforming retired fleet vehicles into opportunities for community impact and sustainability. Learn how their partnership advances responsible vehicle retirement through SHiFT.
Fort Worth Report: SHiFT® and All Import Auto Parts Cut Air Pollution
What happens to a car after it leaves the road? In Fort Worth, it becomes part of a critical solution for cleaner air. We are excited to share a new article detailing how All Import Auto Parts utilizes the SHiFT program to ensure old engines are recycled—not resold. Dive into the story to learn why retiring these ‘gross polluting’ vehicles is essential for the community and how SHiFT helps make it happen.
SHiFT and Georgia Partners Provide Full Auto Recycling
As more communities seek real solutions to environmental challenges, a growing focus has turned to one of our most ubiquitous consumer products — the automobile. A recent Ledger-Enquirer feature highlights a promising new initiative in Georgia that’s changing how end-of-life vehicles are handled by prioritizing full recycling and environmental accountability.