Maintaining a 100% Pass Rate After Stricter License Conversion Rules: TDG Holdings Completes Placement of 2 Vietnamese Drivers at a Major Logistics Company
TDG Holdings successfully facilitated the acquisition of Japanese driver's licenses for two Vietnamese drivers under the Specified Skilled Worker visa in just 14 days. Despite stricter regulations causing a national pass rate of 4%, TDG maintained a 100% pass rate through its AI-assisted intensive training camp.
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TDG Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ise City, Mie Prefecture; Group CEO: Koichi Kato; hereinafter 'our company') announces that it has completed the placement of two Vietnamese drivers to a major logistics company, utilizing the 'Automobile Transport Industry' Specified Skilled Worker residency status.
The two individuals entered Japan from Chubu Centrair International Airport on December 7, 2025. After completing our Foreign Driver's License Conversion Support Program, they finished their license conversion on December 20, obtaining their licenses in just about 14 days after entering the country. Since the National Police Agency significantly tightened the foreign license conversion system in October 2024, the national average pass rate has dropped to about 4%. Amidst this challenging environment, the candidates supported by our company have maintained a 100% pass rate.
[Background of Introduction - Worsening Driver Shortage and Utilization of the System]
The driver shortage, originating from the '2024 Problem' in the logistics industry, is becoming more severe each year. In 2024, the 'Automobile Transport Industry' was added to the fields eligible for the Specified Skilled Worker visa, opening a path for accepting foreign drivers. However, high hurdles, such as the strictness of the license conversion exam and the need to adapt to Japan's unique traffic rules, have caused companies to hesitate in adopting this solution.
Our company has accumulated a strong track record, including realizing the nation's first case where foreign residents living overseas came to Japan on a Specified Skilled Worker visa to work as taxi drivers. This recent placement in a major logistics company marks a new step forward in utilizing foreign drivers in the logistics sector.
[Timeline from Entry to License Conversion - Approximately 14 Days]
For this placement, the license conversion was completed according to the following schedule:
*Steps from Entry to Completion of License Conversion*
December 7: Entry & Resident Registration. Entered via Chubu Centrair International Airport. Registered their residency on the same day in Mie Prefecture, where our training camp is located.
December 8 & 9: Intensive License Conversion Camp (2 days). Conducted intensive training for the conversion at 'Homechigiru Driving School Ise' operated by our company. Along with practical and classroom instruction tailored to Japan's traffic environment—including traffic laws, safety check procedures, and adapting to left-hand traffic—we utilized the latest AI training vehicles combining AI sensors and road data to objectively and accurately evaluate their adherence to traffic rules.
December 11: Examination at the Driver's License Center. Took the exam at the Mie Prefectural Driver's License Center.
December 16: License Conversion Written Exam - First-Try Pass. Passed the written exam on the first attempt.
December 19: License Conversion Practical Exam - First-Try Pass. Passed the practical skills exam on the first attempt.
December 20: Relocation to Workplace & Resident Registry Update. Moved to the work location and completed the procedures to change their resident registration.
We achieved license acquisition in an extremely short period of just about 14 days from entry to the completion of the conversion.
[Unique Education System Supporting the 100% Pass Rate - Safety Education Starting Before Entry]
The reason our company can maintain a high pass rate even after the rules were tightened lies in our consistent education system that begins even before the drivers enter Japan.
Our company (text truncated at source).
The two individuals entered Japan from Chubu Centrair International Airport on December 7, 2025. After completing our Foreign Driver's License Conversion Support Program, they finished their license conversion on December 20, obtaining their licenses in just about 14 days after entering the country. Since the National Police Agency significantly tightened the foreign license conversion system in October 2024, the national average pass rate has dropped to about 4%. Amidst this challenging environment, the candidates supported by our company have maintained a 100% pass rate.
[Background of Introduction - Worsening Driver Shortage and Utilization of the System]
The driver shortage, originating from the '2024 Problem' in the logistics industry, is becoming more severe each year. In 2024, the 'Automobile Transport Industry' was added to the fields eligible for the Specified Skilled Worker visa, opening a path for accepting foreign drivers. However, high hurdles, such as the strictness of the license conversion exam and the need to adapt to Japan's unique traffic rules, have caused companies to hesitate in adopting this solution.
Our company has accumulated a strong track record, including realizing the nation's first case where foreign residents living overseas came to Japan on a Specified Skilled Worker visa to work as taxi drivers. This recent placement in a major logistics company marks a new step forward in utilizing foreign drivers in the logistics sector.
[Timeline from Entry to License Conversion - Approximately 14 Days]
For this placement, the license conversion was completed according to the following schedule:
*Steps from Entry to Completion of License Conversion*
December 7: Entry & Resident Registration. Entered via Chubu Centrair International Airport. Registered their residency on the same day in Mie Prefecture, where our training camp is located.
December 8 & 9: Intensive License Conversion Camp (2 days). Conducted intensive training for the conversion at 'Homechigiru Driving School Ise' operated by our company. Along with practical and classroom instruction tailored to Japan's traffic environment—including traffic laws, safety check procedures, and adapting to left-hand traffic—we utilized the latest AI training vehicles combining AI sensors and road data to objectively and accurately evaluate their adherence to traffic rules.
December 11: Examination at the Driver's License Center. Took the exam at the Mie Prefectural Driver's License Center.
December 16: License Conversion Written Exam - First-Try Pass. Passed the written exam on the first attempt.
December 19: License Conversion Practical Exam - First-Try Pass. Passed the practical skills exam on the first attempt.
December 20: Relocation to Workplace & Resident Registry Update. Moved to the work location and completed the procedures to change their resident registration.
We achieved license acquisition in an extremely short period of just about 14 days from entry to the completion of the conversion.
[Unique Education System Supporting the 100% Pass Rate - Safety Education Starting Before Entry]
The reason our company can maintain a high pass rate even after the rules were tightened lies in our consistent education system that begins even before the drivers enter Japan.
Our company (text truncated at source).