Which transportation jobs are safest from AI?

The safest transportation jobs include Aircraft Service Attendants (20/100), First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants (4/100), First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, All Other (4/100). These roles require human judgment, creativity, or physical skills that AI cannot easily replicate.

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Will AI Replace Transportation Jobs?

Q: Will AI replace transportation jobs?

Based on our analysis of 57 occupations in Transportation, the average AI replacement risk is 63/100. 31 jobs face high risk (70+), while 12 jobs have low risk (under 30). The impact varies significantly by specific role and the types of tasks involved.

Q: Which transportation jobs are most at risk from AI?

The highest-risk transportation jobs include Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (88/100), Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (88/100), Conveyor Operators and Tenders (87/100). These roles involve tasks that AI can increasingly automate.

We analyzed 57 occupations in transportation to determine their AI replacement risk. The average risk score is 63/100.

Jobs Analyzed

63/100

Average Risk

High Risk (70+)

Low Risk (<30)

Risk Distribution

Critical (80-100)

High (60-79)

Moderate (40-59)

Low (20-39)

Very Low (0-19)

⚠️ Highest Risk Transportation Jobs

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other...

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain, into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships, usin...

Conveyor Operators and Tenders

Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing station...

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.......

Machine Feeders and Offbearers

Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.......

Packers and Packagers, Hand

Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.......

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

Operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover ...

Wellhead Pumpers

Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.......

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes,...

Stockers and Order Fillers

Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard ...

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May...

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction...

+ 19 more high-risk jobs in Transportation

✅ Safest Transportation Jobs

First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants

Supervise and coordinate activities of passenger attendants.......

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, All Other

All first-line supervisors of transportation workers not listed separately.......

Taxi Drivers

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.......

Aircraft Service Attendants

Service aircraft with fuel. May de-ice aircraft, refill water and cooling agents, empty sewage tanks, service air and ox...

Transportation Workers, All Other

All transportation workers not listed separately.......

First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.......

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other

All motor vehicle operators not listed separately.......

Rail Transportation Workers, All Other

All rail transportation workers not listed separately.......

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft carg...

All Transportation Jobs by AI Risk

Job Title	Risk Score	Risk Level
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	88	Critical
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	88	Critical
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	87	Critical
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	87	Critical
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	86	Critical
Packers and Packagers, Hand	86	Critical
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	86	Critical
Wellhead Pumpers	86	Critical
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	85	Critical
Stockers and Order Fillers	85	Critical
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	84	Critical
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	84	Critical
Recycling and Reclamation Workers	84	Critical
Ship Engineers	83	Critical
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	83	Critical
Crane and Tower Operators	82	Critical
Hoist and Winch Operators	82	Critical
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	81	Critical
Dredge Operators	81	Critical
Driver/Sales Workers	80	Critical
Locomotive Engineers	79	High
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers	79	High
Aviation Inspectors	78	High
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	77	High
Transportation Inspectors	77	High
Light Truck Drivers	76	High
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	76	High
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	74	High
Traffic Technicians	72	High
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation	71	High
Commercial Pilots	70	High
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	67	High
Bus Drivers, School	67	High
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	67	High
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants	67	High
Motorboat Operators	65	High
Subway and Streetcar Operators	63	High
Passenger Attendants	61	High
Parking Attendants	60	High
Bridge and Lock Tenders	57	Medium
Air Traffic Controllers	55	Medium
Airfield Operations Specialists	48	Medium
Sailors and Marine Oilers	47	Medium
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	45	Medium
Material Moving Workers, All Other	38	Low
Recycling Coordinators	29	Low
Flight Attendants	29	Low
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	28	Low
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand	28	Low
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	27	Low
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other	27	Low
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	26	Low
Transportation Workers, All Other	21	Low
Taxi Drivers	20	Low
Aircraft Service Attendants	20	Low
First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants	4	Very Low
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, All Other	4	Very Low

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will AI replace transportation jobs?

Based on our analysis of 57 occupations, the average AI replacement risk in transportation is 63/100. 31 jobs face high risk, while 12 jobs have low risk. The impact varies significantly depending on the specific tasks involved in each role.

Which transportation jobs are most at risk?

The highest-risk jobs include Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (88/100), Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (88/100), Conveyor Operators and Tenders (87/100). These roles involve repetitive or data-processing tasks that AI can increasingly handle.

How can transportation workers prepare for AI?

Focus on skills that AI struggles with: creative problem-solving, emotional intelligence, complex physical tasks, and strategic thinking. Consider learning to work alongside AI tools rather than competing with them. Upskilling in data literacy and AI fundamentals can also help you leverage these technologies in your current role.