3.2Low RiskShortage
Truck Drivers
Road and Rail Drivers · Truck Drivers
Low Risk
Median Weekly Pay
$1,780
Full-time workers
Employment
184,900
Total workers
10yr Growth
+4.5%
Projected to 2034
Shortage Status
Shortage
Key Insight
Truck Drivers is IN SHORTAGE and has LOW AI risk — a strong outlook for workers in this field.
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation21.0%
Augmentation56.0%
Key Tasks
- •Manoeuvring vehicles into position for loading and unloading
- •Loading and unloading vehicles using lifting and tipping devices
- •Observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles
- •Making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
- •Estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
- •Ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
- •Verifying loading documents, checking condition of goods and obtaining certification of deliveries
Employment Projections to 2034
Median Age
48
Female Share
6.0%
Part-Time Share
11.0%
Skill Level
4 / 5