LIGHT FREIGHT NOTIFICATION

Light Freight Transport

Paid freight transport using kei trucks, kei passenger cars and certain motorcycles. We support notifications to the Osaka Transport Branch Office through to commercial black plates.

An application example in Osaka:An Osaka-based office must notify the Osaka Transport Branch Office’s transport section before commencing business. Although this is notification-based rather than a general freight license, garages, vehicles, management, terms of carriage and liability coverage must be arranged.

APPLICATION SUPPORT

Key checks & support

These are representative items. For an actual application, we review the business plan and current assessment criteria and forms.

Office & garage

A garage is generally located alongside the office. If separate, we check distance, rights of use, capacity and legal compliance.

Vehicles & black plates

The business can begin with one vehicle. After notification, the prescribed business-vehicle paperwork is used to obtain commercial black plates.

Notifications & carriage terms

We prepare the business notification, fare/charge notification, business-vehicle communication form and inspection certificate information according to the case.

Safety measures from April 2025

We also check arrangements under strengthened safety measures, including appointment and notification of a light freight safety manager.

Notification-based does not mean unconditional. We check vehicle use, business model and safety arrangements against current requirements.

PROCESS

From consultation to completion

Review the business

We discuss your current situation and objectives.

Prepare facilities & vehicles

We organize the requirements and preparatory materials.

Notify the Osaka Transport Branch Office

We prepare documents and proceed with administrative filings.

Black plates & commencement

We explain the next procedures after completion.