Access to basic facilities is an everyday challenge for truck drivers. Long hours on the road, strict schedules, and limited rest stops make finding a clean and safe bathroom a real issue. The Truckers Bathroom Access Act aims to fix that.

What Is the Truckers Bathroom Access Act?

The Truckers Bathroom Access Act, originally introduced as H.R. 9592 in 2022, is a bill that would give truck drivers guaranteed access to restrooms when they are delivering or picking up freight at businesses. It ensures that drivers are treated with dignity and have the same rights as employees or customers when it comes to using a restroom on site.

Why Does It Matter?

• Health and Safety: Lack of restroom access can create serious health problems for drivers who are on the road for 10 to 14 hours at a time.
• Fairness: Drivers are the backbone of supply chains. Being denied bathroom access while moving freight is disrespectful and unnecessary.
• Industry Impact: More women are entering trucking. Safe and reliable bathroom access is an important factor in retaining them in the industry.

Where Does the Bill Stand?

• The bill was first introduced in December 2022 but did not move past the committee stage.
• In March 2025, it was reintroduced in Congress with bipartisan support.
• Key industry groups backing the bill include:
  • Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA)
  • International Brotherhood of Teamsters
  • Women in Trucking Association
  • She Trucking

This reintroduction means the fight for bathroom access is gaining momentum again.

What’s Next?

The bill must move through committee review, then to a full House vote, and eventually through the Senate before it can become law. With bipartisan sponsors and industry support, the chances for progress look stronger than before.

Takeaway for Drivers

This bill is about respect and dignity for the people who keep America moving. Whether it becomes law depends on continued advocacy and awareness. If you’re a driver, now is the time to contact your representatives and let them know restroom access should be a priority.