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Can AI do the work of a Truck 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.
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Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Truck driver
27%
AI or a robot can already do 27% of this job.
#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
IS WORK OVER?
Business analyst
39%
#7 / 103
View rankingBusiness 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 23% | 28% | +6.4 |
Develop and implement records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assure compliance with program.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 55% | +7.2 |
Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 48% | +6.2 |
Recommend purchase of storage equipment and design area layout to locate equipment in space available.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Review forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, identifying problems and improvements.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
| Total | 100% | 39% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- business analysis
- risk management
- market research
- scientific research methodology
- perform business analysis
- identify undetected organisational needs
- analyse business plans
- interpret financial statements
- conduct quantitative research
- analyse financial performance of a company
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1111.00· ESCO/ISCO 2421