Driver/Sales Workers

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 2 (17%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 3 (25%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 7 (58%)

• Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Write customer orders and sales contracts according to company guidelines.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Inform regular customers of new products or services and price changes.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Listen to and resolve customers' complaints regarding products or services.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Collect money from customers, make change, and record transactions on customer receipts.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Drive trucks to deliver such items as food, medical supplies, or newspapers.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Maintain trucks and food-dispensing equipment and clean inside of machines that dispense food or beverages.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Arrange merchandise and sales promotion displays or issue sales promotion materials to customers.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Collect coins from vending machines, refill machines, and remove aged merchandise.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Review lists of dealers, customers, or station drops and load trucks.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Sell food specialties, such as sandwiches and beverages, to office workers and patrons of sports events.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Call on prospective customers to explain company services or to solicit new business.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task