What does Preamble of Trucker Bathroom Access Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 49 of the United States Code regarding restroom access for certain drivers. The bill's stated purpose is to address restroom access for drivers and includes 'other purposes'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Trucker Bathroom Access Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Trucker Bathroom Access Act'.

What does RESTROOM ACCESS FOR DRIVERS. of Trucker Bathroom Access Act do?

This section amends Title 49 of the United States Code to establish restroom access requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers. Covered drivers are granted access to covered restroom facilities at covered establishments where they deliver goods or cargo or are waiting to be loaded. Covered establishments are not required to make physical changes to restrooms to comply with this section. A 'covered driver' is defined as a commercial motor vehicle operator subject to hours of service regulations. A 'covered restroom facility' must be located in an area that does not pose an obvious health, safety, or security risk. A 'covered establishment' includes places of business open to the public and entities involved in shipping or receiving goods via commercial motor vehicle, excluding small filling stations, service stations, or restaurants with restrooms solely for employee use.

What does RESTROOM ACCESS FOR DRAYAGE TRUCK OPERATORS. of Trucker Bathroom Access Act do?

This section mandates that terminal operators provide sufficient covered restrooms for covered drayage truck operators. Terminal operators must provide access to existing restrooms when safe, and additional restrooms where needed. Operators must also provide parking for vehicles while operators access restrooms. A 'covered drayage truck operator' is defined as a driver of a vehicle over 33,000 pounds operating on port or intermodal rail yard property for cargo transport. A 'terminal operator' is a business entity or port authority operating a marine terminal for cargo loading and unloading. A 'covered restroom' is a restroom located in an area without obvious health or safety risks.

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Trucker Bathroom Access Act

Last updated: 3/31/2025 · Introduced: 3/31/2025

Author: Troy Nehls (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires commercial motor vehicle drivers to be granted restroom access at establishments where they deliver goods or wait to be loaded, provided the restrooms are in safe locations.
Terminal operators are mandated to provide sufficient restrooms and parking for drayage truck operators transporting cargo on port or intermodal rail yard property.
The bill excludes small filling stations, service stations, and restaurants with employee-only restrooms from the requirement to provide restroom access to commercial drivers.

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