2023 Volume 47 Issue 3 Pages 159-164
Trucking is integral to domestic logistics, serving as a lifeline for people's lives and the economy. In domestic industrial activity and in people's lives, it is indispensable. The social mission of the logistics industry is to continue to provide stable, safe, and reliable transportation services. Faced with a falling birthrate and aging population, the logistics industry is under pressure to address a shortage of young drivers. It must also restructure its transportation system in accordance with laws on work style reform, such as those that curb long working hours. This report summarizes the current situation and issues in the logistics industry.