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Truck driver from USA

Nicolasbolbolian

Hello,


I am a Truck driver from America. I have been wanting to move abroad for a while now. What is it like for Truck drivers in Japan?

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Bhavna

@Nicolasbolbolian

Hello and welcome !


Truck driving in Japan is different compared to the US. Most recruitment so far has focused on workers from countries with bilateral agreements with Japan (like the Philippines, Vietnam, etc.). You might find an opportunity but there are some conditions:


A valid Japanese truck driving license (your U.S. CDL isn’t directly valid; you’d need to convert and possibly retrain).


At least basic Japanese language skills (usually JLPT N4 level or higher).


Passing written and practical driving exams in Japan.


Meeting health/fitness standards.


Feel free to read the Living in Japan Guide for information about visa and recruitment websites : Living in Japan: the ultimate expat guide


All the best

Bhavna

wyngrove60

Seems unlikely that you'd find such a job as a truck driver in Japan or probably in any Asian country because they prefer to use their own citizens or other Asian foreign workers because these are basically lower level jobs. Most foreigners that work in Asian countries become teachers or higher positions. But most importantly they have skills that locals don't really have. So I would forget about become a driver overseas and look at other ways to live in Asia as there are always ways to do this.