Are you planning to build a new logistic hub or to upgrade a road freight area?
In modern logistics, every detail can make a difference. Among these, sanitary facilities dedicated to truck drivers are an essential element, both in terms of respect for these workers and for the entire platform functionality.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, a design studio, a contractor or a large-scale logistics operator, in SANO2 you will find modular and technologically advanced solutions to equip your logistics area with safe and self-cleaning public toilets.
Follow our guide to orient yourself in the design of toilets and spaces dedicated to truck drivers.
A GUIDE TO THE DESIGN OF PUBLIC TOILETS IN LOGISTIC AREAS
Why installing public toilets dedicated to truck drivers on logistic platforms?
Every day thousands of truck drivers cross roads, cities and towns to ensure continuity to supply chains. When they stop at logistic platforms, they often have long awaiting times to load or unload goods. Therefore, it is crucial to guarantee them access to safe, clean and operational public toilets.
Apart from representing a right and proper duty of hospitality and respect, the installation of restrooms for truck drivers improves the organization of work and the reputation of the facility, contributing to regulatory and ESG parameters compliance.
What are SANO2 solutions for logistic hubs?
For those areas dedicated to loading and unloading goods, SANO2 proposes multiple blocks equipped with public toilets and showers completely adjustable and customizable according to available spaces and number of users expected.
Each block can include:
- Self-cleaning toilet bowl
- Timed Shower
- Urinal
- External sink
- Vending machine set-up
- Water dispenser
All our automatic public toilets are equipped with self-cleaning systems capable of granting an excellent cleanliness thanks to the interior washing after each use. It is possible to choose among three different technologies: S3, S4 and S5. Moreover, SANO2 solutions can be implemented with exclusive systems as SANOSAFE® for night, ozone-based disinfection, without pollutants emission (standard for S5 models only), as well as SANO2CONNECT® for remote management and predictive maintenance of the sanitary facility (standard for S4 and S5 models).
Whatever your need might be, we are ready to propose the most adequate technologies and solutions for your project.
How do prefabricated public toilets integrate in a wider logistic project?
When our customers wish to offer not only a public toilet, but a space to stop or rest, SANO2 cooperates with Prefabbricati Santerno to meet more complex and structured needs.
Our solutions can be integrated with:
- Refreshment Areas: modules with electrical systems, data networks and vending machine set-up. Ideal for short stops in clean and equipped spaces with air-conditioning systems.
- Rest and relax areas: wider hubs, equipped with changing rooms, toilets and rooms dedicated to rest and relax, complete with air-conditioning systems. Designed for drivers who have to stop for longer periods or to wait for their shifts.
All necessary information on this topic are available on Prefabbricati Santerno website.
Are SANO2 public toilets also suitable for outdoor environments and industrial areas? Which criteria guide the choice of design and finishes?
Yes. SANO2 solutions are designed to meet the specific needs of logistic platforms and areas dedicated to road transportation, even when these are in suburban contexts or areas exposed to harsh weather conditions. Our modules are built with materials certified for outdoor employs, weather and neglect-resistant and they are also vandal-proof. Structures are designed to cope with an intensive usage, with durable materials and self-cleaning systems granting constant hygiene even in high-inflow conditions.
The aesthetic configuration is functional and flexible: it is possible to choose among several finishes and details, in order for it to better integrate with platform architecture, taking into consideration visibility, services recognisability and company standards. We offer complete technical support in the design stage, even on active building sites or requalification interventions. We work closely with designers, construction managers and general contractors to ensure regulatory compliance, architectural integration and fast installation times.
Which access modalities are available for public toilets designed for logistic platforms?
Logistic platforms present different requirements in terms of access management. Thus, SANO2 public toilets offer a wide range of customizable access systems, which can be chosen in the design stage, in accordance with the mode of use intended for truck drivers, operators and external personnel.
- Free access: automatic door opening via external button.
- Paying access by token machine: the amount can be set by the administrator; suitable for intermodal stations or areas open to the public.
- Contactless access: Nayax reader for card or NFC payment method.
- Qr code or fiscal code (NIN number) access: useful for those contexts with digital booking or management through logistic portals.
- Radar key and EuroKey access: dedicated to disabled users as well as authorized personnel or internal operators; complies with European accessibility standards.
To exit, all models are equipped with no-touch sensor, allowing automatic door opening with no physical contact, improving safety and hygiene.
How much does installing public toilets for a logistic platform cost?
Cost varies according to number of modules, required equipments, (e.g. Showers, changing rooms, vending machine setup, refreshments/relax rooms) and type of self-cleaning technology chosen.
SANO2 supports you from the design stage onward, offering tailored solutions, flexible and customizable. We guarantee quick installations, regulation compliance and aesthetic integration with installation context.
Investing in professional-grade public toilets and resting areas for truck drivers means adding value to your logistic platform, reducing organizational criticalities and promoting a culture of respect which benefits all: operators, customers, environment.
Discover all available configurations and contact us: let’s build together a new standard for logistics.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions about SANO2 toilets
What facilities and types of toilets can you provide?
We understand that each context has specific needs and requires bespoke solutions. That is why our range includes:
- Toilets that can be integrated into existing premises, ensuring maximum adaptability to the space available.
- Precast freestanding outdoor structures
- Toilets without connections when sewer, water and electricity are not available
Our solutions are designed to meet every need: whether you need several toilets in a single room or individual toilets, we at SANO2 we have the ideal project for your space.
Once you have defined the structure, choose the most suitable type of toilet: without connections, traditional or self-cleaning, at SANO2 you will find each of these solutions and all the support you need.
I do not have a drainage, water or electricity. Can you provide me with toilets without plumbing?
Absolutely! Our S0 range of off-grid toilets is designed for areas that are far from water, sewerage and electricity. SANO2’s Bathroom Zero allows you to install a prefabricated bathroom, that is accessible to the disabled, more durable than a chemical toilet and more versatile than a traditional bathroom. Bathroom Zero has a waste water tank to compensate for the lack of a sewer connection, a water storage tankconnected to a rainwater collection system, and two photovoltaic panels to generate the electricity needed to light the bathroom. Plumbing-free solutions are highly valued by users for their added value as eco-friendly and sustainable bathrooms.
When it comes to materials, fittings and finishes, you are spoilt for choice! Visit the design page of our projects!
What kind of access can I install in the toilets?
Entrance and exit systems for the toilets depend on the needs of the customers and the area, which is why we offer several options.
Access can be free or paid, coin-operated or contactless with Nayax readers (you decide how much to set!).
Again, you can choose the access system by reading a QR code, a tax code or a EuroKey.
Do you want to buy a public toilet privately or do you want to respond to a public tender with your toilet project?
Whether you want to buy a public toilet as a private individual or you need a public toilet project for a tender, perhaps as a construction company, architect or town hall technician, at SANO2 we design public toilets of all types, from those without plumbing to self-cleaning models.
As a global company, one of our main values is to respect the context, the regulations in each country, but above all, to respect the needs of the customer.
Tell us about your project, SANO2 will come to you and find solutions for all your needs.
Do you build Accessible Toilets? Can I choose the equipment?
At SANO2 we design, build and install Accessible Toilet And Unisex Toilet. Accessibility is a core value for us and has always been a part of our offering. As an international company, when we design and build toilets for people with disabilities, we always take care to comply with applicable regulations: each country has its own dimensions, equipment, access and measures designed specifically designed for safe use by people with reduced mobility.
Our public toilets are fully customisable, you choose the layout. For example, we can include instructions in Braille or record voice commands in the toilet, we can install the hand shower next to the toilet or include SOS buttons easily accessible from the seat.
You can rely on our experience in the industry and our knowledge of public disabled toilet regulations.
Can I get a maintenance contract for my toilet? How do you manage toilets?
Of course you can! We guarantee the maintenance of our self-cleaning toilets through our All In maintenance service, which is an integral part of our offer. In addition, we can offer a range of maintenance packages on request, depending on your specific needs.
Our All In maintenance service includes:
- Routine maintenance: cleaning and replenishment of consumables, typically twice a month
- Predictive maintenance: thanks to our powerful remote control tool we can intervene before components fail, reducing the time the toilet is inefficient.
- Technical maintenance: carried out by specialised technicians, it involves checking all the automatisms, usually once a month.
- Telephone support: active on working days, we provide assistance and intervene on the toilet, thanks to remote control, solving most of the problems.
Do you have a guarantee on your toilets? For how many years?
Yes, all our toilets are covered by a guarantee. By law, the warranty on manufacturing defects is one year, but we at SANO2 have decided to extend it to 2 years to give you greater peace of mind and security in your investment.