Can we hire only for warehouse picking via SSW?

Road-transport SSW covers driving. Warehouse-only work without driving is outside this field. We'll propose the right status based on the work.

How is the Class-2 license obtained?

Bus and taxi driving needs a Class-2 license. We can discuss how to proceed; confirm requirements with the latest guidelines and authorities.

How much does it cost?

It varies by route. See the cost guide, then we'll estimate in a free consultation.

Hiring foreign workers for road transport (truck, bus, taxi)

By: Watari Editorial Team·Last updated: 2026-07-08

NationalitiesCambodia (main), Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka

Amid a driver shortage and the '2024 problem', road transport was added to the Specified Skilled Worker fields in 2024. The scope covers driving in truck transport, bus transport and taxi. We introduce foreign drivers who meet the requirements and support you from recruitment through settling in.

Operated by a real registered companyCOSTA LINK株式会社 · Fukuoka · 法人番号 8290001057441Company profile

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Work covered by SSW

The scope is driving in three categories — truck, bus and taxi. Work without driving (e.g. warehouse-only tasks) is outside this field. Each category has skills-test and Japanese requirements.

Licenses and employer requirements

A Japanese driver's license is required; bus and taxi need a Class-2 license. Employers must hold the relevant transport-business permit and meet requirements such as joining the field council, per the operational guidelines. Confirm the latest guidelines.

From hiring to settling in

We discuss the category (truck/bus/taxi), headcount and timing, screen and interview candidates, then handle the visa process, arrival, placement, license support and settling in.

Hiring for logistics & transport? Let's talk.

We introduce candidates from Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Sri Lanka and support you through settling in. Free consultation.

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FAQ

Can we hire only for warehouse picking via SSW?: Road-transport SSW covers driving. Warehouse-only work without driving is outside this field. We'll propose the right status based on the work.
How is the Class-2 license obtained?: Bus and taxi driving needs a Class-2 license. We can discuss how to proceed; confirm requirements with the latest guidelines and authorities.
How much does it cost?: It varies by route. See the cost guide, then we'll estimate in a free consultation.

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