Takeover Tracker

47%medium risk
Order Clerks
vs

59 shared · 19 different

core competencies

49%medium risk
Freight Forwarders

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricOrder ClerksFreight Forwarders
Risk Score47.4%49.0%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile95th96th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)11 / 1514 / 15
Median Salary$44,660$49,900
Employment83K98K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Transportation
Geography
Performing Administrative Activities
Public Safety and Security
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Law and Government
Near Vision
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Selling or Influencing Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Order Clerks

29%

total discount

Freight Forwarders

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Order Clerks

11 of 15 at risk
89%Check inventory records to determine availability of requested merchandise.
89%File copies of orders received, or post orders on records.
88%Direct specified departments or units to prepare and ship orders to designated locations.
87%Review orders for completeness according to reporting procedures and forward incomplete orders for further processing.
85%Collect payment for merchandise, record transactions, and send items such as checks or money orders for further processing.

Freight Forwarders

14 of 15 at risk
89%Provide shipment status notification to exporters, consignees, or insurers.
88%Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.
87%Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation.
85%Arrange for transport, using a variety of modes, such as rail, short sea shipping, air, or roadways, to minimize carbon emissions or other environmental impacts.
84%Review the environmental records of freight carriers to inform shipping decisions.

Wage Comparison

Freight Forwarders earns +$5,240(+12%) vs Order Clerks
Order ClerksFreight Forwarders
10th
$33,530$37,240
25th
$38,110$43,490
Median
$44,660$49,900
75th
$51,890$62,230
90th
$61,680$76,350

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