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Introduction

Japan's logistics industry is undergoing a significant transformation, faced with a critical labor shortage due to factors like the 2024 problem, an aging workforce, and a decline in young drivers. It is projected that the shortage of truck drivers will reach approximately 200,000 in 2025 and 278,000 by 2028 (source: Railway Freight Association report, Japan Logistics System Association materials). This calls for a new approach to hiring, focusing not just on quantity but on the quality of potential candidates.

Background

In the past, many companies prioritized the number of hires. However, challenges have emerged in the field, including hiring individuals who cannot contribute effectively right away, high turnover rates, and a lack of resources for adequate training. Therefore, the concept of hiring based on quality rather than merely quantity has become crucial.

What is Tokudora Works?

Tokudora Works is a newly established recruitment service by GLORY OF BRIDGE, specializing in hiring skilled drivers. By integrating hiring and training processes specifically for the logistics sector, Tokudora Works ensures that candidates are ready to contribute from day one.

GLORY OF BRIDGE has extensive experience in supporting the recruitment of foreign workers with specific skills, building a top-class education and deployment system. This knowledge has culminated in the inception of Tokudora Works.

Strengths of Tokudora Works

1. Skilled Candidates with Local Experience

Tokudora Works collaborates directly with dispatch agencies mainly in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, to select only candidates with relevant driving experience. It doesn't just recruit individuals with licenses; they ensure that drivers have hands-on experience in logistics operations. Before coming to Japan, candidates undergo a structured program to learn Japanese and industry-specific terminology, ensuring they understand Japanese company culture and safety awareness. This results in “trained immediate assets” ready for work upon hiring.

2. Continuous Education through Partner Institutions

GLORY OF BRIDGE has established an educational center in Indonesia called 'GLORY BIANTE.' Even after candidates receive job offers, continuous education programs are provided to enhance their Japanese language skills and teach them industry-specific terminology, manners, and safety protocols required in the logistics field. By the time a candidate is hired, they embody the skills, language capabilities, and field-understanding necessary to excel.

3. On-the-Road Training in Japan

Candidates not only receive education in their home country but also undergo practical driving training at affiliated driving schools in Japan. They practice driving on actual Japanese roads, becoming familiar with local traffic rules, signs, and overall traffic environments. This training significantly reduces the costs associated with onboarding new employees and provides considerable benefits to the companies employing them.

4. Expertise in Logistics Recruitment

GLORY OF BRIDGE has successfully supported the recruitment of foreign workers across diverse sectors like caregiving, manufacturing, and food services. However, they have particularly amassed rich expertise in logistics hiring. They match candidates to companies according to specific delivery forms, work shifts, and necessary license types. Thus, the service aims for optimal personnel placement rather than a mere intake of staff.

Commitment from Leadership

As stated by the CEO of GLORY OF BRIDGE, Yasuyuki Demura, “What we offer is not sheer quantity but quality. We ensure that the talent we present has been trained overseas, speaks Japanese, and is fully prepared to drive on Japanese roads. Our candidates can contribute to companies from the very first day. That is the essence of Tokudora Works, and I believe it has the power to transform the future of Japan's logistics industry.”

Future Outlook

GLORY OF BRIDGE intends to continue expanding its overseas educational facilities, aiming to train up to 1,000 skilled drivers per year by 2026. Moreover, the company plans to extend its innovative hiring practices beyond logistics into various other sectors, including caregiving and food services. Their goal is to establish a new norm of foreign recruitment built on education.

In line with their mission, GLORY OF BRIDGE strives to create a world where no foreign talent recruitment can occur without their contribution, serving as a bridge between Japanese companies and global talent.

Company Overview

• - Location: 12F, Harumi Island Triton Square W Building, 1-8-8 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
• - CEO: Yasuyuki Demura
• - Established: 2021
• - Business: Recruitment, registration support, and education for skilled foreign workers
• - Website: GLORY OF BRIDGE
• - Service Site: Tokudora Works
• - Contact: [email protected]