The companies that could serve as candidates in Japan's domestic truck rental market have been organized. Except for Nippon Rent-A-Car Service, nearly all are U.S. or European companies, which are understood to engage with the Japanese market through local entities or partnerships.
The list of companies that could be considered for procurement in Japan contains no Japanese companies. Nippon Rent-A-Car Service is Japanese-owned but is a foreign-affiliated company and is not treated as a Japanese company. Overseas companies are generally understood to provide services in the Japanese market through local entities and partners.
The points Japanese buyers should confirm when procuring vehicles include actual lead times, the certainty of reservations and cancellation policies, vehicle safety standards and certifications, local support in the event of breakdowns, the stability of parts supply and inventory status. It is important to assess these factors comprehensively.
Application-specific requirements include durability and load efficiency for long-distance driving, four-wheel drive for rough terrain, maneuverability for urban areas and reliability, along with other priorities depending on the use case.
The report also provides information on a detailed truck rental market report and a link for requesting a sample.