Okay, folks, can we talk about the absolute absurdity of what our truckers are going through? These highway warriors are the lifeblood of our economy, delivering everything from your morning caffeine fix to that inflatable unicorn you just had to have for your backyard BBQ. And yet, they can’t even find a decent bathroom break without feeling like they’re trying to sneak into a VIP concert!
Enter the “Trucker Bathroom Access Act,” which is basically saying, “Hey, shippers and receivers, how about we stop treating these hardworking folks like they’re asking to use the Queen’s private throne?” This act is so simple it should have been passed faster than a trucker downing a thermos of coffee! All it’s asking is that companies can’t deny truckers access to existing restrooms—yes, the same ones that employees use! They don’t even have to build fancy new ones with gold-plated toilets and mood lighting. Just let them use the ones you already have—how hard can that be?
But nooo, instead, truckers are met with the ultimate indignity, like they’re applying for a top-secret government job just to take a whiz! “Sorry, you’ll need to show us your birth certificate, a letter from your doctor, and a personal essay on your feelings about public restrooms. Oh, and don’t forget to perform the Macarena while you’re at it!”
And during COVID? Forget about it! Suddenly, these heroes are facing a gauntlet of ridiculous hoops to jump through just to find a bathroom. “Can I use the restroom?” “Not without filling out our ‘Restroom Access and Proper Bathroom Etiquette’ manual and providing proof of a negative COVID test from the last six months!” It’s like they’re asking for permission to launch a rocket instead of just wanting to pee!
So let’s get this bill passed, people! If we can’t give our truckers the right to relieve themselves without jumping through bureaucratic hoops, we might as well just hand them a sign that says, “Welcome to America: Where You Can Deliver Our Stuff But Not Use the Toilet!” Let’s show our truckers some love, and maybe throw in a clean bathroom or two while we’re at it!
