30.3 percent of truck drivers in Japan were in their fifties in 2023. This constituted the largest age group distribution slice. Low wages, tough working conditions, and very long working hours prevalent in road transport make working in the industry unattractive for many.
Age group distribution of truck drivers in Japan 2023
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Japan Trucking Association. (September 20, 2024). Age group distribution of truck drivers in Japan 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 21, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1546636/japan-age-distribution-of-truckers/
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