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Ensuring Basic Dignity: OOIDA Supports the Trucker Bathroom Access Act

For the third consecutive legislative session, lawmakers are pushing forward a crucial piece of legislation aimed at securing basic restroom access for truck drivers across the country.   The Trucker Bathroom Access Act has once again been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pennsylvania), continuing their advocacy for truckers’ rights. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has reaffirmed its strong support for the bipartisan bill, emphasizing its significance in not only addressing a longstanding issue but also improving conditions to attract more women into the trucking workforce.   The legislation seeks to mandate that truck drivers have access to restrooms at shippers' and receivers' facilities when picking up or delivering cargo, provided that those facilities already have restrooms available for employees or customers. What the Trucker Bathroom Access Act Proposes According...
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Freight with a Purpose: Spreading Awareness for Autism and Parkinson’s Across the Country

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Each April, global initiatives shine a light on Autism and Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month.   From iconic landmarks glowing blue to educational campaigns, efforts are underway to increase understanding and support.   Road Scholar Transport joins this movement year-round, using its fleet of 53-foot tractor trailers to advocate for both causes on highways across the country. Lighting It Up Blue for Autism Awareness Autism Speaks, founded in 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, initiated the Light It Up Blue campaign in 2010 to highlight World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd.   This campaign encourages individuals, businesses, and landmarks worldwide to display blue lights, update their social media with awareness graphics, and distribute autism-related information. Prominent global landmarks participating in Light It Up Blue include: The Empire State Building Rockefeller Center Sydney Opera House Eiffel Tower Christ the Redeemer Statue ...
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FDA Extends Compliance Deadline for FSMA 204 Traceability Rule

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a 30-month delay in the compliance date for the Food Traceability Final Rule, extending the original deadline from January 20, 2026 to July 20, 2028.   This decision has sparked mixed reactions across the food industry, consumer advocacy groups, and regulatory stakeholders. Background of FSMA 204 and the Food Traceability Final Rule FSMA 204, a key component of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) enacted in 2010, mandates stricter traceability requirements for certain high-risk foods.   The rule requires manufacturers, processors, packers, and holders of food on the Food Traceability List (FTL) to maintain and provide traceability records, which include Key Data Elements (KDEs) related to Critical Tracking Events (CTEs).   These records aim to enhance food safety by enabling rapid identification and removal of contaminated products from the market. Following significant delays in its development, the...
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