Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Customs agent?
A declaration and a classification come earlier. Opening a container, and smelling that something is off, do not.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Customs agent
27%
AI or a robot can already do 27% of this job.
#69 / 103
View rankingCustoms agent
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Declarations, tariff class and documents.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Database hits, risk and selectivity.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Physical inspection of goods and container.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Interview the operator and write the record.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Fines, appeals and police coordination.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Judgment on fraud and sensitive goods.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- Declarations, tariff class and documents
- Database hits, risk and selectivity
- Physical inspection of goods and container
- Fines, appeals and police coordination
- Judgment on fraud and sensitive goods
- aduanas
- customs
- despachante de aduanas
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1041.00· ESCO/ISCO 3351
IS WORK OVER?
Truck driver
27%
#73 / 103
View rankingTruck driver
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Drive trucks with capacities greater than 13 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 60% | 28% | +16.8 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- drive
- route
- load goods
- types of cargo
- road traffic laws
- road transport legislation
- mechanical components of vehicles
- vehicle cargo capacity
- control the performance of the vehicle
- read maps
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-3032.00· ESCO/ISCO 8332