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Accelerating
Truck Driver
Autonomous trucking companies (Waymo Via, Aurora, TuSimple) are deploying self-driving trucks on US highways. While full autonomy is still developing, the long-haul trucking role faces dramatic transformation.
3.5M current workers
Major disruption: By 2032
70%Automation Risk
High Risk
Automation Risk Trajectory
Historical progression and projected automation risk for Truck Drivers through 2030
What AI Is Replacing
- Highway long-haul driving
- Route optimization
- Fuel efficiency management
- Cargo tracking
What Humans Still Own
- Urban last-mile delivery
- Loading/unloading operations
- Regulatory compliance and inspections
Top Skills to Develop Now
Autonomous vehicle fleet managementSupply chain coordinationCommercial drone operations
Sources: American Trucking Associations (2023), McKinsey Global Institute (2023)
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