November 1 – Safety & Compliance

TSA Extends Exemption for Expired Hazardous Materials Endorsements.  The Transportation Security Administration has extended the exemption from Renewal of the Hazardous Materials...

GAWDA Mourns the Loss of Jillian Brown

GAWDA extends its condolences to the friends and family of Jillian Leanne Brown, who tragically passed away at the age of 16...

nexAir Acquires Atlanta Medical Gases

Read the full press release from nexAir below. nexAir announced Friday that it has acquired the business operations and customers of Atlanta...

Update on Extensions for COVID-Related Waivers

The federal government has updated its extensions of a number of COVID-related waivers.  Many of these affect GAWDA member companies and their...

Weldstar Opens New Branch Location

Weldstar Company, headquartered in Aurora, IL, is announcing their newest store in Kenosha, WI. Weldstar Company 5416 46th Street Kenosha, WI 53144...

Chart Announces Acquisition of Worthington Industries’ Cryogenic Trailer and Hydrogen Trailer Business in Theodore, Alabama

October 15 – Safety & Compliance

FMCSA Publishes Resources on Driver HOS Changes.  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has developed a new web-based template called Educational Tool...

Holston Gases Announces Branches of the Year

Holston Gases recently recognized six of its branches for their work in 2020: Columbia, TN; Somerset, KY; Jasper, AL; Ft. Payne, AL;...

AWISCO Announces Grand Reopening, Scholarship Winner

In its September 30 newsletter, AWISCO announced the grand reopening of its Maspeth Store. Read the full announcement below. AWISCO Maspeth has...