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Hours Of Service Rule Changes
FMCSA issued a final rule amending the driver hours of service regulations. By Michael Dodd. -
Review Your Cell Phone Policy
Companies that allow their drivers to use handheld cell phones while driving face a maximum penalty of $11,000. By Richard P. Schweitzer, Esq. -
Medical Gas Training For Drivers
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Welding Fume Litigation Out With A Whimper?
Not a single welding fume case went to trial in 2011. By Michael Degan -
Latest Plaintiff Verdict Appealed To Sixth Circuit
Welding fume plaintiffs are failing to persuade jurors and appellate court judges alike. By Michael Degan -
Recent FDA Enforcement Activities
GAWDA members are beginning to see increased inspection activity—and severity. By Thomas L. Badstubner -
Drivers Still Face A Host Of New Regulations
New and expected regulations from DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. By Richard P. Schweitzer -
Four Cylinder Filling Tips
Four cylinder filling tips to reduce the chances of fatality or serious injury to employees and customers. By Michael Dodd -
Plaintiff Shifts Welding Fume Strategy
As the industry continues to chalk up victories, and as evidence continues to mount that there is no credible evidence to support claims that exposure to manganese in welding fumes can cause serious neurological injury, case counts continue to drop. By Michael Degan. -
CSA Scores May Affect Special Permits
New policies implemented by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) may affect the ability of GAWDA members to obtain new or renewed special permits for transportation of hazardous materials. By Richard P. Schweitzer, Esq.
