Mike
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If one Washington state lawmaker gets his way, truck drivers operating around the state would get assurances for access to restroom facilities.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association welcomes the pursuit to aid truck drivers.
Rep. Mike Sells, D-Everett, is chairman of the House Labor and Work Force Standards Committee. His bill would require a retail establishment to allow a common carrier delivering goods to the establishment access to a restroom during normal business hours. Marine terminals also are covered in the legislation.
landline.media
It's a damn shame that something like this even needs to be legislated, but thanks to booking apps and google reviews, I can bid on loads based on stuff like this. Be known for refusing something as basic as a restroom, expect to pay more for me to haul crap to or from you facility.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association welcomes the pursuit to aid truck drivers.
Rep. Mike Sells, D-Everett, is chairman of the House Labor and Work Force Standards Committee. His bill would require a retail establishment to allow a common carrier delivering goods to the establishment access to a restroom during normal business hours. Marine terminals also are covered in the legislation.
OOIDA backs Washington state bill mandating restroom access for truckers
A Washington state bill would guarantee truck drivers access to restrooms at retail establishments and at marine terminals.
landline.media
It's a damn shame that something like this even needs to be legislated, but thanks to booking apps and google reviews, I can bid on loads based on stuff like this. Be known for refusing something as basic as a restroom, expect to pay more for me to haul crap to or from you facility.
