The Appeal of Being a Truck Driver
Truck Driver
The Appeal of Being a Truck Driver (Recommended) for Foreigners
High salary!
Earn up to 4.57 million yen depending on your effort!
Further increase in annual income with
higher license acquisition!
60% are inexperienced
with a fulfilling training system
JOYS JAPAN Supports
Foreigners in Working as
Logistics Drivers!
Specific Skill Test Preparation
Registered users of Joys Japan can learn the knowledge necessary to pass the specific skill test for free.
Increase Knowledge of Safe Driving
You can use a training app for free to improve your knowledge of Japanese road signs, which is necessary for professional drivers.
Increase Japanese Language Skills
We provide training to ensure that the Japanese language skills of foreign nationals improve steadily.
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To Foreigners
At Joys Japan, we provide all the support you need to work as a logistics driver in Japan!
As of April 2024, a new residency status for foreign workers in Japan has been added to the specific skill fields, including "Automobile Transport Industry.".
This will lead to active recruitment of foreign drivers in the logistics industry.
The role of a logistics driver is full of opportunities. For those considering working in Japan, why not think about pursuing a career as a logistics driver?
Reasons for Choosing a Truck Driver Job
1. Salary Increases
Based on the Type of Vehicle Driven
The salary of a logistics driver varies depending on the type of vehicle driven (semi-medium, medium, large).
Driving larger vehicles can lead to an increase in salary, making it possible to earn between 4.5 million to over 7.5 million yen annually.
In particular, there is a shortage of drivers for large trucks, and salaries have been trending upwards year by year. If you become a driver for long-haul routes with large trucks, you can aim for high income.
Average Salary of Logistics Drivers
Average Salary of Logistics Drivers
2. Various
Working Styles of Logistics Drivers
Logistics drivers have various ways of working, unlike other driving professions.
There are many types of driving jobs, such as "parcel delivery driver," "long-haul driver," "food transport driver," and "moving driver.".
Each type of driver job is completely different, so foreign nationals can choose the type of driver work that they find most comfortable and suitable.
Required License: Regular License
Parcel delivery drivers handle everything from receiving small packages, collecting, delivering, and collecting delivery fees.
Required License: Semi-Medium/Medium/Large License
Food transport drivers regularly transport food materials and food from the warehouses of food manufacturers to stores such as supermarkets and convenience stores.
Required License: Semi-Medium/Medium/Large License
Moving drivers pick up moving goods and transport them to the requested destination. They also pack the goods to be picked up, load them onto the truck, unload them at the destination, and carry them to the room.
Required License: Medium/Large License
Long-distance drivers drive more than 300 km one way. The items transported by long-distance drivers vary, including food, daily necessities, and construction materials.
3. Training and Support System
Logistics companies offer comprehensive training and support systems for those with no experience.
About 60% of new hires for logistics driver positions are inexperienced, so there is training available to become a proficient driver.
You will receive detailed instruction from veteran drivers, including how to handle cargo, drive on public roads, and techniques for operating trucks.
Even foreign nationals with no prior experience can start with confidence.
Logistics Drivers Are
a field where foreign nationals can thrive easily!
To work as a logistics driver, a Japanese language proficiency of N4 level or higher is required. Compared to the requirement of N3 level or higher for taxi and bus drivers, logistics drivers provide a more accessible opportunity for foreign nationals who have not yet reached N3 level.
Additionally, there are approximately 63,000 logistics companies nationwide (as of the end of March 2024). There are many opportunities to work as a logistics driver.
Female Logistics Drivers Are
Also Active!
The number of female logistics drivers across the country has been steadily increasing year by year.
As the scope for women's participation expands, the logistics industry is also developing diverse working styles tailored to individual circumstances.
For example, there are flexible working hours that accommodate childcare, tasks with less physical strain, and facilities that ensure women can work comfortably and for a long time. The environment has become more favorable for women, so we encourage women to consider pursuing a career as a logistics driver.
Q&A
- What are the benefits of using Joys Japan's services?
- We offer a variety of support services, including employment assistance from dedicated consultants for foreign nationals, specific skill test preparation for working in the driver industry, assistance with obtaining the necessary driver's licenses for work, Japanese language learning support, and daily life support. We are here to help foreign nationals work with peace of mind.
- Are there any costs for inquiries or consultations?
- There are no costs at all. Our consultants will listen to the conditions you desire and introduce you to recommended companies. Please feel free to consult with us.
- What kind of person is a consultant?
- Many of our consultants are foreign nationals, so those who can communicate with you in your native language will be in charge. If you have any questions, no matter how small, please feel free to ask your assigned consultant.
- What kind of job openings do you have?
- The job offers we introduce are specialized in the driver industry. We only recommend top-class, reputable companies in the industry that provide stable employment after joining. We select and introduce companies where you can continue to work steadily.
- I live in a rural area. Can you introduce companies to me?
- Of course, it's possible. There are many driver industry companies not only in urban areas but also in rural regions. We can help you find companies in locations that are suitable and comfortable for foreign nationals to work.
- I have no experience in driver work. Is that a problem?
- There is absolutely no problem. The driver industry has a solid training system in place to make it easy for those with no prior experience to start. We will introduce companies where foreign nationals can work with confidence.
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