ABOUT

About Japanese Trucks

Canada's premier Japanese vehicle importer since 2002. Over 500 vehicles sourced directly from Japan.

Aerial view of Japanese Trucks lot Custom build
Est. 2002
About Us

Built on Passion.
Driven by Quality.

Since 2002, we've been obsessed with Japanese mini trucks. Our owner personally inspects vehicles in Japan — if we wouldn't own it ourselves, we won't sell it to you. Period.

01

Personal Inspections in Japan

If the owner isn't in Japan personally selecting vehicles, our staff are. If it arrives not as described, you get a 100% full deposit refund.

02

Full Parts & Service In-House

We stock parts for all vehicles we sell and can source any part for any JDM vehicle. Full mechanical work done at our Grande Prairie shop.

03

Any JDM Vehicle, Anywhere

Mini truck, Nissan Skyline GTR, or anything in between — if it's available in Japan, we can import it to Canada or the US.

04

Custom Builds: Tracks, Lifts & More

We were the first to adapt tracks for mini trucks. Custom bumpers, lifts, camo wraps, bedliner, bodywork — all done by our team.

Darc — Owner, Japanese Trucks
Darc Founder & Owner
The Man Behind the Trucks
Built By
Passion.
Darc — Founder, Japanese Trucks Inc. & Japan Auto Source · Est. 2002

Darc has been living and breathing Japanese mini trucks since before most Canadians knew they existed. What started as a personal obsession with the engineering brilliance of Japan's kei vehicles turned into Canada's most trusted JDM import operation — built entirely on word of mouth, repeat business, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.

He has personally travelled to Japan to inspect, select, and negotiate vehicles at auction houses across the country. When Darc isn't in Japan, his sourcing network ensures every truck is physically inspected before a single deposit clears. His rule is simple: if he wouldn't own it himself, it doesn't get put on a ship.

Based in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Darc and his team have imported 500+ vehicles to farms, ranches, oilfields, golf courses, and hunting camps from BC to Ontario and across the US border. He's built custom tracked rigs that inspired competitors, sourced Nissan Skylines for collectors, and helped hundreds of Canadians discover what Japan has known for decades: these trucks are extraordinary machines.

When you call Japanese Trucks, you get Darc. Not a salesperson. Not a call centre. The guy who knows every truck personally and will tell you exactly what you need — or tell you honestly if it's not the right fit.

22
Years in Business
500+
Trucks Imported
30D
Warranty Every Truck

"I've seen what these trucks can do in the toughest conditions in Canada. They outlast, out-work, and out-save every alternative at this price point. I don't sell trucks I wouldn't put on my own property."

— Darc, Founder · Japanese Trucks Inc.
Our Sister Brand

SamuraiTrucks.com

The parent brand behind JapaneseTrucks.ca — serving the North American market since 2002. SamuraiTrucks.com is where we started, and it remains the backbone of everything we do.

Pan-North American Platform SamuraiTrucks.com serves buyers across Canada and the United States. JapaneseTrucks.ca focuses our Canadian identity and Alberta-based operations.
Same Owner, Same Standards Both brands are operated by Darc personally. Every truck sourced under either brand goes through the same inspection and import process — no shortcuts, no middlemen.
Canada's Longest-Running Kei Importer Operating continuously since 2002 — longer than any competitor in Canada. That track record means established supplier relationships, institutional knowledge, and zero learning curve on your import.
Visit SamuraiTrucks.com
SamuraiTrucks.com
500+
Vehicles Imported
22+
Years Operating
2
Countries Served
30D
Warranty Included
How It Works

From Japan To Your Driveway

Transparent, stress-free importing. We handle everything — you just drive away.

01

Consultation

We meet by phone, video, or in person in Grande Prairie. Share your budget, intended use, and specs. This is your truck.

02

Sourcing in Japan

We take your deposit and personally search Japan's top auction houses. Every vehicle is physically inspected before we buy.

03

Import & Compliance

We manage all paperwork and Canada Customs in Vancouver. Vehicles 15+ years old, fully compliant for all Canadian provinces.

04

Pickup or Delivery

Collect in Vancouver, have it shipped anywhere, or pick up from our Grande Prairie shop. 30-day warranty. Fully serviced.