Automation index
How much of a Delivery driver’s job can AI already do?
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.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Delivery driver
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#117 / 623
View rankingDelivery driver
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 28% | +7.3 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- 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?
Potter
19%
#470 / 623
View rankingPotter
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Clay, wheel and centring.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Pull, turn and the one that collapses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Dry, glaze and the kiln.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Order, the set and the colour that misses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The market, the piece and not opening too wide.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Survive the kiln, and not leaving a fat foot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- wheel
- centre clay
- pull pieces
- glaze
- kiln
- drying
- tableware sets
- the foot
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9195.00· ESCO/ISCO 7314