Joint Survey by Five Companies: Launching a Reality Check on Cost Management and Calculation Practices Among Trucking Operators – Visualizing How Costs Are Utilized Amid Rising Expenses
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- Joint Survey by Five Companies: Launching a Reality Check on Cost Management and Calculation Practices Among Trucking Operators – Visualizing How Costs Are Utilized Amid Rising Expenses
- Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Co., Ltd. is launching a joint survey with Ascend Co., Ltd., Azoop Inc., Tsuzuki Electric Co., Ltd., and CRE Inc. to examine the current state of cost management and cost calculation among trucking operators. The goal is to clarify how companies track and utilize cost data, aiming to support operational improvements in an industry facing low profitability and limited price pass-through.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 18, 2026
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Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Co., Ltd. is launching a joint survey with Ascend Co., Ltd., Azoop Inc., Tsuzuki Electric Co., Ltd., and CRE Inc. to examine the current state of cost management and cost calculation among trucking operators. The goal is to clarify how companies track and utilize cost data, aiming to support operational improvements in an industry facing low profitability and limited price pass-through.
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- Joint Survey by Five Companies: Launching a Reality Check on Cost Management and Calculation Practices Among Trucking Operators – Visualizing How Costs Are Utilized Amid Rising Expenses (June 18, 2026), PR Times
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- June 18, 2026
Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Co., Ltd. is launching a joint survey with Ascend Co., Ltd., Azoop Inc., Tsuzuki Electric Co., Ltd., and CRE Inc. to examine the current state of cost management and cost calculation among trucking operators. The goal is to clarify how companies track and utilize cost data, aiming to support operational improvements in an industry facing low profitability and limited price pass-through.
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Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Naoyuki Hashimoto) will jointly conduct a survey titled 'Survey on the Current State of Cost Management and Cost Calculation' targeting trucking operators, together with Ascend Co., Ltd., Azoop Inc., Tsuzuki Electric Co., Ltd., and CRE Inc.
■ Background of the Survey
The trucking industry plays a critical social infrastructure role by 'delivering goods.' Despite its importance, the industry faces severe financial challenges: the overall operating profit margin stands at 0.0%, and for small-scale operators with 20 or fewer vehicles, it has fallen into negative territory (※1).
While 83% of operators report that they 'conduct cost calculation' (※2), the price pass-through rate in the trucking sector has long remained at the lowest level among all 27 industries (※3), suggesting that cost data is not being fully utilized in freight rate negotiations or strategic decision-making.
In light of these circumstances, this survey aims to clarify the actual practices of cost management—specifically, which cost items are tracked, at what level of detail, and how the data is being used across different companies.
※1 Japan Trucking Association, 'Management Analysis Report: FY2022 Edition'
※2 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, 'Survey Results on Standard Freight Rates (FY2023)'
※3 Small and Medium Enterprise Agency, 'Follow-up Survey on Price Negotiation Promotion Month'
■ Survey Overview
Survey Title: Survey on Cost Utilization and Response to Rising Costs in Freight Companies
Target Respondents: Personnel affiliated with trucking operators actively conducting transportation services
Survey Method: Web-based questionnaire
Response Period: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – Tuesday, June 30, 2026
■ Participating Companies
Ascend Co., Ltd.
Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Co., Ltd.
Azoop Inc.
Tsuzuki Electric Co., Ltd.
CRE Inc.
■ Use of Survey Results
The survey results will be shared with respondents and participating companies by July 2026 and will also be published as a report for industry stakeholders.
Additionally, a seminar based on the survey findings is scheduled for August 2026 (hosted by Ascend Co., Ltd., with our company participating as a guest speaker).
Company Overview
Company Name: Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Headquarters: 35F, Yaesu Central Tower, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0028
Osaka Headquarters: 21F/22F, Inogate Osaka, 3-2-123 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 530-0001
Representative: President and CEO Naoyuki Hashimoto
Established: May 10, 2000
Capital: 98 million yen
TEL: 03-4223-3163
MAIL: marketing@sc.funaisoken.co.jp
WEB: https://sc.funaisoken.co.jp/
■ Background of the Survey
The trucking industry plays a critical social infrastructure role by 'delivering goods.' Despite its importance, the industry faces severe financial challenges: the overall operating profit margin stands at 0.0%, and for small-scale operators with 20 or fewer vehicles, it has fallen into negative territory (※1).
While 83% of operators report that they 'conduct cost calculation' (※2), the price pass-through rate in the trucking sector has long remained at the lowest level among all 27 industries (※3), suggesting that cost data is not being fully utilized in freight rate negotiations or strategic decision-making.
In light of these circumstances, this survey aims to clarify the actual practices of cost management—specifically, which cost items are tracked, at what level of detail, and how the data is being used across different companies.
※1 Japan Trucking Association, 'Management Analysis Report: FY2022 Edition'
※2 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, 'Survey Results on Standard Freight Rates (FY2023)'
※3 Small and Medium Enterprise Agency, 'Follow-up Survey on Price Negotiation Promotion Month'
■ Survey Overview
Survey Title: Survey on Cost Utilization and Response to Rising Costs in Freight Companies
Target Respondents: Personnel affiliated with trucking operators actively conducting transportation services
Survey Method: Web-based questionnaire
Response Period: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – Tuesday, June 30, 2026
■ Participating Companies
Ascend Co., Ltd.
Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Co., Ltd.
Azoop Inc.
Tsuzuki Electric Co., Ltd.
CRE Inc.
■ Use of Survey Results
The survey results will be shared with respondents and participating companies by July 2026 and will also be published as a report for industry stakeholders.
Additionally, a seminar based on the survey findings is scheduled for August 2026 (hosted by Ascend Co., Ltd., with our company participating as a guest speaker).
Company Overview
Company Name: Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Headquarters: 35F, Yaesu Central Tower, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0028
Osaka Headquarters: 21F/22F, Inogate Osaka, 3-2-123 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 530-0001
Representative: President and CEO Naoyuki Hashimoto
Established: May 10, 2000
Capital: 98 million yen
TEL: 03-4223-3163
MAIL: marketing@sc.funaisoken.co.jp
WEB: https://sc.funaisoken.co.jp/
FAQ
What is the purpose of this survey?
To clarify the current state of cost management among trucking companies and provide data for operational improvement.
Who is conducting the survey?
Five companies: Funai Soken SCC, Ascend, Azoop, Tsuzuki Denki, and CRE.
Who is the survey target?
Employees working at trucking companies actively operating vehicles.
When is the response period?
From June 9 to June 30, 2026.
Where will the results be published?
Results will be released as a report in July 2026 and presented at a seminar in August.