Six in ten drivers feel no pay rise despite shorter waits, survey finds
Waiting times are improving, but the gains have yet to translate fully into shorter duty hours or better perceived pay.
Key points
- 55.3% felt loading and unloading waits had decreased
- About six in ten did not feel their pay had increased
- 65.4% intended to continue working as truck drivers
Background and focus
Hacobu surveyed 1,516 truck drivers across Japan in March 2026. More than half reported shorter waits, while total duty time and compensation still showed room for improvement.
What it means for logistics teams
Drivers' intention to stay in the profession remains strong. The operational challenge is to turn efficiency gains into shorter duty time and better working conditions. Job-level records for check-in, waiting, handling, breaks and completion can make those gains measurable.
Practical checklist
- Record conditions and actual results against the same job
- Separate waiting, handling and breaks from driving time
- Retain reasons for changes and communication history
- Recheck the original publisher for updates
This TORAX editorial note summarizes publicly available reporting. Refer to the original publisher for facts and the latest information.
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