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Proud Partners and Izumi Logistics to Host Online Seminar on Hiring Foreign Drivers with 42-Person Success Record

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Published Jun 10, 2026 10:30 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 7:56 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Proud Partners will host a free online seminar for logistics executives on June 17, 2026, co-organized with Izumi Logistics, to share insights on successfully hiring and retaining 42 foreign Specified Skilled Worker drivers.

Proud Partners will host a free online seminar for logistics executives on June 17, 2026, co-organized with Izumi Logistics, to share insights on successfully hiring and retaining 42 foreign Specified Skilled Worker drivers.

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Published: Jun 10, 2026

Proud Partners (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ryuji Suzuki) announced a free online seminar for logistics management entitled, 'Learning from 42 Success Cases in the Trucking Industry! A Seminar on Hiring Foreign Drivers via Specified Skilled Worker Programs,' to be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Co-organizer Izumi Logistics (Daisei Group) currently employs 42 foreign drivers (28 Specified Skilled Worker 1, 12 Specified Activities, 1 Permanent Resident, and 1 Long-term Resident, as of May 12, 2026). The seminar will share insights from onsite staff and the drivers themselves regarding their integration.

Proud Partners has signed a joint training agreement with the Uzbekistan government and Izumi Logistics for 300 drivers. This project has been recognized as a model case by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for promoting the acceptance of Specified Skilled foreign nationals in the trucking sector.

Seminar Overview: Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 15:00-16:30 Format: Online (Free) Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 18:00 Key Topics: Industry labor shortage, Uzbekistan talent training steps, and discussions on workforce retention.

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FAQ

When and in what format will the seminar be held?

The seminar will be held online on June 17, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30.

Who are the main speakers at the seminar?

The main speakers are Mr. Kenta Okuyama, Executive Officer of Izumi Logistics Co., Ltd., and Mr. Ryuji Suzuki, Representative Director of Proud Partners Co., Ltd.

Why is the development of Uzbek drivers receiving attention?

The development of Uzbek drivers is receiving attention because the severe shortage of drivers in the automotive transportation industry makes it essential to secure talent through the utilization of the Specified Skilled Worker system. A government-coordinated safety education and training project is expected to produce immediately effective results.

What is the main content of the seminar?

The seminar will cover the current talent shortage, characteristics and hiring potential of Uzbek trained drivers, real voices of Specified Skilled Worker drivers, and discussions on retention after hiring.

Who is the target audience?

The target audience includes executives and hiring managers of logistics companies facing driver shortages, and companies considering or gathering information on the acceptance of Specified Skilled Worker drivers.

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