Will AI Replace Light Truck Drivers?

Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

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.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with regulations.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

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.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Use and maintain the tools or equipment found on commercial vehicles, such as weighing or measuring devices.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Perform emergency repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, or spark plugs.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.