SOC 53-3033
Light Truck Drivers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ59/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ994,410
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$44K
$30K โ $80K
Projected Growth
๐+7.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค59/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Light Truck Drivers face a risk score of 59/100 โ 15 points above the national average of 44. With 59/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $44K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 59/100, Light Truck Drivers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated warehouse sorting and loading systems are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 994,410 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions and customer interaction and conflict resolution during delivery to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Light Truck Drivers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Automated warehouse sorting and loading systems
Autonomous vehicle and self-driving truck technology
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection needs
Drone delivery displacing last-mile logistics workers
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions
Customer interaction and conflict resolution during delivery
Manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo
Emergency situation response and quick decision-making
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
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.
Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.
๐ป Technology Skills
Route navigation software
Inventory management software
Desktop communications software
Industrial control software
Communications server software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
Transportation
Customer and Personal Service
Public Safety and Security
Administrative
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 83% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 29 | $64K | 75% |
| Air Transportation Workers | 31 | $107K | 71% |