Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Delivery driver?
Today an AI or a robot can barely cover part of a shift. Pace, the physical space, and dealing with people still are the job.
It is not a prediction about the future of employment.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Delivery driver
28%
AI or a robot can already do 28% of this job.
#65 / 103
View rankingDelivery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Drive vehicles with capacities under three tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations, such as railroad stations, plants, residences, offices, or within industrial yards.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 26% | 28% | +7.3 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- geographic areas
- road traffic laws
- communicate with customers
- act reliably
- drive in urban areas
- ensure the integrity of mail
- use geographic information systems
- establish daily priorities
- analyse ways to reduce travel time
- interpret traffic signals
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-3033.00· ESCO/ISCO 8321
IS WORK OVER?
Financial analyst
51%
#2 / 103
View rankingFinancial analyst
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Models and closeEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 35% | 70% | +24.5 |
Variants and memosEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 25% | 65% | +16.3 |
Assumption judgmentEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 25% | 30% | +7.5 |
Committee and explanationEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 20% | +3 |
| Total | 100% | 51% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- financial management
- microeconomics
- statistics
- economics
- business processes
- macroeconomics
- accounting
- perform business research
- interpret financial statements
- advise on financial matters
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-2051.00· ESCO/ISCO 2413