Takeover Tracker

36%medium risk
Driver/Sales Workers
vs

38 shared · 11 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricDriver/Sales WorkersMail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
Risk Score35.7%45.9%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile68th93th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 1211 / 15
Median Salary$37,130$38,150
Employment417K63K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Transportation
Service OrientationAI-Resistant
Developing and Building Teams
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Oral Expression
English Language

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Driver/Sales Workers

24%

total discount

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Driver/Sales Workers

4 of 12 at risk
87%Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.
86%Write customer orders and sales contracts according to company guidelines.
76%Collect money from customers, make change, and record transactions on customer receipts.
54%Arrange merchandise and sales promotion displays or issue sales promotion materials to customers.
49%Review lists of dealers, customers, or station drops and load trucks.

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

11 of 15 at risk
86%Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.
86%Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.
84%Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.
78%Release packages or letters to customers upon presentation of written notices or other identification.
76%Inspect mail machine output for defects and determine how to eliminate causes of any defects.

Wage Comparison

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service earns +$1,020(+3%) vs Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales WorkersMail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
10th
$21,760$29,460
25th
$29,120$34,440
Median
$37,130$38,150
75th
$47,590$44,940
90th
$59,730$52,150

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