Group trips, weddings and funerals, airport transfers - the decision that "someone else should drive" in situations where large groups of people are traveling is still made at many sites. HoweverFundamental differences between general passenger carriers licensed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and those who are not, in terms of qualifications, management, documentation, and responsibilitiesThere are This article will thoroughly visualize the differences.
CHAPTER 01
Full Version--Professional Drivers vs. Self-Drivers All Items Compared
Difference in qualifications and licenses
🚐 Own driver
Driven by acquaintance, employee, or secretary
versus (vs, v.)
🚕 Occupational Driver
Full-time driver for passenger carriers
Self-drivers
✗ Driver's license only. Not qualified to transport passengers.
Licenses and Qualifications
Professional Driver
◎ Obtained a second class passenger license. State certified in passenger transport technology.
Self-drivers
✗ No confirmation. No one knows past violation/accident history.
driving record
Professional Driver
◎ Driving history (driving record certificate) must be obtained and verified by the operator at the time of hiring
Self-drivers
✗ No condition check prior to departure. Risk of driving while intoxicated or unwell.
Pre-departure roll call
Professional Driver
◎ Roll call and alcohol testing by the operation manager is required by law every time.
Self-drivers
✗ Health status is left to the individual. No one is aware of the decline in physical function due to disease or aging.
health care (e.g. for the aged)
Professional Driver
◎ Periodic health checkups are mandatory at least once a year or twice a year. Aptitude and cognitive function tests are also conducted.
Self-drivers
✗ No record of daily inspections and periodic maintenance. Risk of defects being missed.
vehicle maintenance
Professional Driver
◎ Daily inspections prior to operation and periodic inspection and maintenance records every three months are required by law.
Self-drivers
✗ In many cases, passengers are compensated only for their own liability, which does not provide adequate compensation in the event of an accident
Insurance and Compensation
Professional Driver
◎ Full passenger bodily injury and voluntary insurance. Compensation for passengers and third parties is secured by the operator.
Self-drivers
✗ Unclear where responsibility lies in the event of an accident. Civil and criminal liability to individuals.
accident liability
Professional Driver
◎ The passenger carrier is clearly liable for compensation. A legal liability structure is in place.
Self-drivers
✗ Driving personnel are tense during the trip. They are mentally and physically exhausted even after arrival.
Passenger Status
Professional Driver
◎ Everyone rides relaxed. No one is sacrificed, even after weddings, funerals and banquets.
Self-drivers
✗ No control of rest and rest periods. Risk of falling asleep at the wheel over long distances.
Labor Time Management
Professional Driver
◎ Mandatory management of rest time and rest periods in accordance with the Notice of Improvement Standards
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Conclusion of the comparison -- this is not a difference that can be filled by "familiarity" or "experience".
No matter how good a self-driver is at driving, the difference between him or her and a professional driver is not about "personal skill". It is the difference between having laws, regulations, organization, documentation, and insurance - all of which are in place as a system. The difference is not visible until an accident occurs.
CHAPTER 02
Overall picture of the documents that are always prepared by general passenger motor vehicle carriers
Based on the list of documents to be presented at the time of audit by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, licensed operators are required to submit the following documentsMust be constantly created, stored and updatedThe very existence of these documents is proof of a professional business.
3
category
Operation management, fleet management, labor management
10+
document type
Mandatory to be prepared and stored at all times
every day
Roll call records and daily reports are prepared for each operation.
(1) Operation management system and records
Daily crew report (daily report)
A record of all vehicles and crew members is prepared for each operation. The section, distance, time, and special notes are recorded, and the operation manager checks and stores them.
Roll call record (outgoing/returning)
Conducted both before and after operation. Alcohol checker readings, physical condition check results, and instructions are recorded and signed by the operation manager.
operation order
Prepared for long-distance, late-night, and specific operations. The departure point, route, destination, time, and communication system are clearly indicated and issued to the driver in advance.
driver's register
Maintains a list of all drivers' names, license numbers, driving histories, medical checkup histories, and aptitude test results. Obligated to keep the list up-to-date at all times.
Records of medical examinations and aptitude tests
The results of periodic medical examinations at least once a year or twice a year and the results of examinations at an aptitude examination institution approved by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism are kept on file. Drivers who have not undergone medical examinations are not allowed to work on the bus.
(2) Vehicle management system and records
Periodic inspection and maintenance record book (3-month inspection, etc.)
Periodic inspections are mandatory every three months for commercial vehicles. The maintenance manager or designated maintenance shop inspects the vehicle, and the results are recorded and stored in a record book.
Record of daily inspections
The results of inspections of tires, brakes, lights, oil, etc. conducted by the driver prior to each ride are recorded. No driver is allowed to leave the warehouse without recording "no abnormality.
Vehicle Inspection Certificate (Vehicle Inspection Certificate)
Must be carried in the vehicle at all times. Transporting passengers in an expired vehicle is a violation of the Road Trucking Vehicle Law.
Automobile Insurance and Mutual Aid Contracts
Passenger Bodily Injury and Voluntary Insurance Policy. This is required to be presented at the time of audit to confirm the ability to pay for damages. (Operating without insurance is grounds for revocation of license.
(iii) Working hours and labor management
payroll register
A book to verify that working hours, holidays, late night work, and overtime hours are properly recorded and paid. Subject to verification by both the Labor Standards Inspection Office and the Transportation Bureau.
Labor-Management Agreement (36 Agreement)
An agreement between labor and management regarding overtime and holiday work. Allowing drivers to work overtime without a written agreement is a violation of the Labor Standards Law and can lead to drivers being overworked.
Time keeping record
Records to control the upper limit of daily and monthly rest periods and the rest period in accordance with the "Standards for Improvement of Working Hours of Motor Vehicle Drivers (Notice of Improvement Standards)". The basis for prevention of drowsy driving
"To continue to produce this much paperwork every day, every month, every year--that is the proof of being a professional passenger carrier and the greatest sincerity to our passengers."
CHAPTER 03
Too much paperwork" is not a burden--it's an accumulation of safety.
Every single document is a "mechanism to prevent accidents.
Roll call records are not "proof of alcohol check". It isEnforcement process to keep drivers under the influence of alcohol in their vehiclesIt is. Health examination records are not "documents you are taking because you are obligated to,Mechanisms to identify in advance the risk of sudden collapse due to heart disease, diabetes, and hypertensionIt is.
Without daily inspection records, a driver could depart without "anyone noticing" low tire pressure or unusual brake noise. Without control of restricted hours in accordance with the Notice of Improvement Standards, drivers could be on the highway for 20 consecutive hours of driving.
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roll call record
The "final pre-departure barrier" that ensures that drivers who are drunk, fatigued, or in poor physical condition are played.
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Health Examination Record
Continuous physical monitoring" to prevent accidents due to sudden illness or loss of consciousness
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Daily Inspection Record
Car health check" to detect tire, brake, and light anomalies before departure
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management of time constraints
Numerical management of fatigue" to prevent overworked and drowsy drivers as a system
In self-driving, all these "mechanisms" do not exist.
In the field of self-driving, such baseless judgments take the place of safety. Accidents, however, occur when people aim precisely at the baseless "okay.
More than 10 different documents that professional businesses continue to produce are,A device to replace "unfounded okay" with "safety by mechanismIt is. That is the essence of the requirements imposed on licensed operators by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
CHAPTER 04
Why JumboTaxi.com is the Professional of Choice
As a passenger transport operator approved by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
JumboTaxy.comis a general passenger motor carrier licensed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. We always prepare and maintain documents covering all the above categories and operate in compliance with all the standards of the Kanto District Transport Bureau.
- Driving record of all drivers obtained and verified at the time of hiring
- Roll call and alcohol testing at each departure by the operation manager
- All drivers undergo periodic medical examinations and aptitude tests at least twice a year
- Maintenance manager maintains records of periodic inspections and maintenance every three months
- Strict control of restraining hours and rest periods in accordance with the Notice of Improvement Standards
- Full passenger personal insurance and voluntary insurance. The operator is liable for any accidents that may occur.
Important moves are made to professionals who "keep you safe through the system".
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