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Is your business operation compliant with the law? — Protect your company from legal violations and the risk of license revocation with our specialized advisory service for Toshigata Hire.
Obtaining a permit for a Toshigata Hire is not the end — in fact, the real start begins after the permit is granted.
The Kinki Transport Bureau is conducting an emergency investigation into general passenger automobile transportation businesses (Toshigata Hire operators) to verify their financial status and actual operating systems.
Failure to submit reports will result in administrative sanctions, false reporting may lead to suspension of vehicles or business offices, and in more serious cases, even the risk of license revocation.
In other words, the question now is whether you can truly protect the newly permitted Hire business.
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1. The Current Situation Surrounding the Toshigata Hire Business
Toshigata Hire has been attracting many new entrants as a fresh business opportunity. However, in reality, the number of operators driven into serious trouble by transport bureau audits is rapidly increasing.
In fact, when an audit is conducted, multiple deficiencies are found in most businesses. Issues such as “omissions in driver records,” “deficiencies in social insurance enrollment,” “failure to conduct mandatory health checkups,” “violations of the full-time requirement for operation managers,” and “incomplete reporting of operating revenue and transportation performance” are common at the workplace level, but are treated as serious violations by the authorities.
If several such deficiencies are pointed out at once, they can directly lead to suspension orders for business offices or vehicle usage. What is even more alarming is that if the same violations are pointed out again after an improvement order, the next step is direct license revocation. Losing the permit means the business itself becomes unsustainable.
In other words, a lax mindset such as “a little problem won’t matter” or “we can fix the paperwork later” is absolutely unacceptable. In reality, it is not uncommon for operators to be given a final warning by the transport bureau: “If the same violation occurs next time, the permit will be immediately revoked.”
While Toshigata Hire may appear to be a new business with a high degree of freedom, behind the scenes it is subject to the same strict audit standards as conventional taxi and bus businesses — and in fact, new permit holders face even greater risks.
2. What Are Administrative Sanctions?
In the Toshigata Hire business, administrative sanctions are the most serious risk to be feared. Sanctions are imposed step by step, but each stage directly threatens the survival of the business.
(1) The Process of Administrative Sanctions
✅ Warning / Guidance
Even minor violations such as “incomplete documents,” “omissions in driver records,” or “failure to conduct mandatory health checkups” will trigger the initial stage of guidance.
✅ Suspension of Vehicle Use / Business Office Suspension Orders
When deficiencies are multiple or remain uncorrected, suspension orders for vehicles or business offices are issued. At this stage, the business effectively comes to a halt, and credibility with clients collapses instantly.
✅ Permit Revocation
If the same violations are repeated or a serious violation occurs, the permit is immediately revoked. This is the final stage. Without the permit, the Toshigata Hire business cannot continue.
Under Article 94 of the Road Transport Act, the Transport Bureau may order operators to submit reports as necessary.
(2) The Fear of General Audits
The Transport Bureau conducts general audits not only on operators who have had accidents, but also on randomly selected businesses. These audits are often unannounced, and inspectors will not overlook even minor deficiencies.
For example:
✅ Unnecessary items placed in garages or rest facilities
✅ Failure to provide the required driver training (at least 15 hours of classroom instruction and 20 hours of ride-along training)
✅ Deficiencies in social insurance enrollment
Even such seemingly minor points are treated as violations of the business plan or of the law, leading to demerits and directly accumulating toward administrative sanctions.
(3) The Reality of “Next Violation Means Revocation”
The most alarming risk arises when a previously identified violation is not corrected and is pointed out again in the next audit. In such cases, the simple fact that “the same violation was cited last time” is enough to trigger immediate permit revocation.
In other words, unless violations are corrected, operators are placed in a situation where the business can be revoked at any time.
3. Emergency Investigation by the Kinki Transport Bureau (September, 2025)
In September 2025, an emergency investigation was conducted across all Toshigata Hire operators.
This investigation, based on Article 94, Paragraph 1 of the Road Transport Act, was carried out to verify operators’ financial conditions and operating systems. Failure to respond constitutes grounds for administrative sanctions.
(1) Items of Investigation (Required Submissions)
✅ Operating revenue and passenger numbers (past three months)
Performance for June, July, and August 2025 (revenue amount and passenger count)
✅ Operation manager qualification certificates (for all operation managers)
✅ Documents verifying employment of operation managers
Payroll slips for the past three months, or proof of social insurance enrollment (such as health insurance cards)
✅ Driver records (for all drivers)
✅ Documents verifying employment of drivers
Payroll slips for the past three months, or proof of social insurance enrollment (such as health insurance cards)
✅ Driver’s licenses (for all drivers)
(2) The Implications of the Emergency Investigation
This investigation is not merely about submitting documents.
✅ Operators with no actual business activity at the registered office (using another location as the office)
✅ Operators whose drivers or operation managers are not enrolled in social insurance
✅ Operators who have not hired the required number of drivers (10 or more in the Osaka City transportation area)
Such businesses are being filtered out, and this investigation effectively serves as a test that separates those who can maintain their permits from those who will be eliminated.
If there are deficiencies or falsehoods in the submitted information, it will directly lead to administrative sanctions or permit revocation.
4. What Our Advisory Contract Provides
Our office is an administrative scrivener firm specialized in the transportation industry.
We are not a firm that merely prepares application documents or obtains permits. From the standpoint that the real start begins after the permit is granted, we accompany your Toshigata Hire business and build a compliance-focused operational structure.
While other firms finish their work once the permit is obtained, our office offers an advisory contract service designed to help you protect the permit.
Our advisory contract is not just document handling — it is a compliance partnership that supports the entire management of your business.
✅ Full support for investigations and audits
From preparing Business Performance Reports and Business Overview Reports to organizing required records, we provide one-stop support.
✅ Building a sustainable daily operational system
We systematize the regular management of driver records, vehicle records, health checkups, and employment contracts on a monthly and annual basis.
✅ Guidance on roll calls and driving logs
We review roll calls and daily driving reports — areas prone to mistakes — and provide corrective guidance whenever errors are found.
✅ Risk-hedging proposals
Based on legal amendments and audit trends, we provide proactive improvement proposals in advance.
5. Support for Introducing Equipment to Ensure Safe Operations
Our office not only establishes legal compliance systems but also assists in implementing the latest tools to achieve safe operations.
✅ Automated Roll-Call Devices
Enable remote or non-face-to-face roll calls, accurately tracking drivers’ health conditions and work status while preventing human error.
✅ Drive Recorders (Dashcams)
Record driving conditions, providing evidence in the event of an accident and raising drivers’ awareness of safe driving.
✅ Digital Tachographs
Monitor speeding, sudden braking, and continuous driving time, supporting both accident prevention and efficient operations.
Introducing these systems is not only a safety measure but also a critical factor in being recognized during audits as an operator with a well-established safety management structure.
6. Why Other Administrative Scriveners Cannot Do This
Compliance support for the Toshigata Hire business cannot be achieved with legal knowledge alone. What is truly required is hands-on practical experience in the field.
The representative of our office previously oversaw transportation operations at Panasonic Logistics Co., Ltd., where he was deeply involved in numerous safety measures and compliance initiatives.
Thanks to this background, we are able to provide guidance not from theory confined to a desk, but from practical know-how that works in real-world operations — all while standing in the position of an administrative scrivener.
When it comes to implementing safety equipment such as automated roll-call devices, surveillance cameras, and digital tachographs, our strength lies in offering advice that goes beyond merely explaining manuals and instead translates into practical, operational solutions.
In other words, we occupy a field that can never be covered by administrative scriveners who have only read books or by so-called experts who have studied theory in classrooms but lack real-world experience.
7. The Peace of Mind Brought by an Advisory Contract
The real risks in the Toshigata Hire business lie not in obtaining the permit, but in the day-to-day operations that follow.
By entering into an advisory contract with our office, your company can gain the following peace of mind:
✅ Minimize the risk of administrative sanctions to nearly zero
Through the establishment of daily compliance systems and regular inspections, violations can be corrected before they occur. As a result, major risks such as suspension orders or permit revocation can be prevented in advance.
✅ Immediate response to sudden investigations or audits
Just like the Kinki Transport Bureau’s emergency investigations, it is not unusual for sudden reporting orders to arrive without notice. With our office backing you, all required documents can be promptly prepared for an immediate response.
✅ Increased trust from the Transport Bureau and police
Operators with well-established compliance systems are evaluated as reliable by the authorities. This not only secures the maintenance of permits but also becomes a significant source of credibility for future business expansion.
✅ Freedom for representatives to focus on sales and customer acquisition
If business owners are constantly preoccupied with legal compliance and audits, true growth cannot be achieved. By entrusting all compliance matters under an advisory contract, representatives can concentrate fully on sales, customer acquisition, and other core activities.
8. Actual Consultation Cases
Our office receives a wide variety of consultations from Toshigata Hire operators on a daily basis. Here are some representative examples:
✅ Guidance from scratch on how to fill out roll-call records and driving logs
A newly entered operator consulted us saying, “We don’t know how to properly complete roll-call sheets or driving logs.” Our office provided step-by-step, practical instruction and established a system that allows anyone to record without confusion. As a result, they were able to submit documents smoothly during audits.
✅ Resolving gaps in roll calls during early-morning departures by introducing automated roll-call devices
One operator with many late-night and early-morning operations faced a major risk: “Operation managers were unable to be present, leaving roll-call gaps.” Our office supported the introduction of automated roll-call devices, completely eliminating these gaps. Today, the operator continues efficient operations while maintaining strict compliance.
✅ Obtaining driver record certificates to enhance driver training
An operator hiring new drivers was concerned about not knowing their past driving history. Our office supported them in obtaining official driver record certificates, which were then used to conduct targeted safe driving instruction. This not only helped prevent accidents but also earned high praise during audits as evidence of “appropriate driver management.”
9. Advisory Fees and Service Details
| Monthly Advisory Fee: ¥４０,０００ (excluding tax) and up |
Our advisory contract is not merely a consultation desk, but a comprehensive program designed to fundamentally establish a compliance system across the entire business.
In particular, the first six months are positioned as a priority development period, during which we intensively build the compliance structure. For this reason, the minimum contract period is set at six months.
Main Contents of the Advisory Contract
① Preparation of Various Records
We support the creation of essential records from scratch, such as driver records, roll-call logs, and health check records, all of which are mandatory during audits.
② Guidance and Review of Roll Calls and Driving Logs
We provide concrete instruction on how to record in a manner acceptable in audits, and review actual records to ensure continuous improvement.
③ Instruction on Preparing Operation Orders
We provide practical training using samples so that legally required operation orders can be prepared properly.
④ Monthly Safety Education and Distribution of Training Materials
We support statutory safety education for drivers every month and provide materials to ensure that education records meet audit requirements.
⑤ Accident Response
In the event of an accident, we provide full support for administrative reporting and communication with relevant authorities, minimizing risks caused by delays in response.
⑥ Audit Preparation and On-Site Attendance
When an audit notice is received, we review the submission documents, prepare any missing materials, and, if necessary, attend on-site on the day of the audit to ensure the process proceeds smoothly.
10. Why Now Is the Opportunity
The recent emergency investigation by the Kinki Transport Bureau is not limited to a simple document check.
Based on the results, operators with multiple deficiencies are being singled out for full audits.
In other words, your business may be the next target.
Once an audit begins, every single document will be scrutinized, and the outcome may directly lead to improvement orders, suspension of vehicles, suspension of business offices, or even permit revocation.
If you wait until then to prepare, it will be too late.
That is why entering into an advisory contract now—before the audit—represents the greatest opportunity.
By establishing your compliance system in advance, you will be able to respond calmly even if audited, while gaining the trust of the authorities.
11. Contact Us
The Toshigata Hire business will face increasing administrative scrutiny in the future.
To safeguard your permit and ensure the stable growth of your business, continuous support from a specialized advisor is indispensable.
If you are uncertain about your current system, or if you want to be prepared for emergency investigations or audits, please feel free to consult us.
✅ Unsure how to properly prepare driver records or roll-call logs
✅ Experienced an accident and don’t know what steps to take
✅ Want to know exactly what is covered under an advisory contract
👉 Contact us today.