LPR News & Trends

DRN | MVTRAC | SCM at Used Car Week 2026: The Power of a Connected Recovery Ecosystem
Connecting Intelligence & Recovery at Used Car Week 2026. Explore how a connected recovery ecosystem can help lenders improve results.

Partial Plate Search Explained: How Investigators Generate Leads with Limited Vehicle Information
Not every investigation begins with a complete license plate number. In many cases, investigators may only have access to partial

ReaperHD End-of-Life (EOL) Timeline & L5M Trade-In Program Guide
Preparing for the ReaperHD EOL Trade-In Program ReaperHD is approaching End-of-Life. Trade in your ReaperHD cameras and upgrade to L5M

Notes from the IASIU Conference: Exploring DRN’s Role in Investigations
The International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU) held its annual conference in Orlando, in September. The event

Employee Spotlight: Brek Darling
Questions Q: What do you like the most about working here? A: The challenges and learning opportunities that come with

Using LPR Throughout the Lending Cycle
License Plate Recognition (LPR) and DRNsights, DRN’s proprietary analytics platform, offer lenders a powerful tool that can be

How LPR is Helping with Auto Recalls
Since 2000, 679 million vehicle and equipment recalls have been issued by Original Engine Manufacturers (OEMs). On average,

Ally Challenge Offers Great Golf and Even Better Client Conversation
We had the chance to attend the 2021 Ally Challenge, a one-of-a-kind golf event at the historic Warwick

Heard at NIADA: State of the BHPH Market and How DRN’s LPR Data Can Solve Current Challenges
The National Independent Auto Dealers Association (NIADA) hosted its annual Convention & Expo in August. This convention gathers

Opportunities to Maximize LPR Value Throughout Insurance Cycle
DRN partners with insurance companies of various types and sizes to add the value of license plate recognition

Data and Technology Tools Ease Impact of Pandemic-Related Staff Reductions
Many lenders had to cut staff due to COVID-19 when business shutdowns and government moratoriums on debt collections

Employee Spotlight: Marquist Price
Questions Q: What is your current role at DRN? A: My current role at DRN is a strategic account manager.

Employee Spotlight: Michelin Clark
Questions Q: What do you like the most about working here? A: Community and Unity – I appreciate the

Webinar Recap: LPR Can Locate “Impossible to Find” Debtors
I was part of a webinar hosted by Receivables Information where we talked about how law firms and

Post-Pandemic Credit Union Trends
I talked recently with Joel Bowen, President of the California Credit Union Collectors Council (CCUCC). He shared his