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Will AI replace tank car, truck, and ship loaders?AI replacement risk 45% and how the work is changing

United States Logistics Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$58,870
25th–75th pct. $46,300–$70,060
Top pay (est.)
$108,100
Top 10% $83,160
Pay in 5 years
$68,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$78,900est.
$67,900–$91,700
Outlook score
54/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
45%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.8%
1,300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders? AI replacement risk

45%
Moderate
Ranked #442 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.4
Operation and Control
3.2
Monitoring
3.1
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Active Listening
3.0
Coordination
2.9
Quality Control Analysis
2.9
Complex Problem Solving
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
3.3
Production and Processing
3.2
Administrative
2.8
Transportation
2.7
English Language
2.6
Public Safety and Security
2.6
Education and Training
2.5
Computers and Electronics
2.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesControlling Machines and ProcessesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Important abilities

Control PrecisionStatic StrengthMultilimb CoordinationReaction TimeExtent FlexibilityTrunk Strength

Education of workers

High school diploma
81%
Less than high school
12%
Post-secondary certificate
4%
Bachelor's degree
2%

Training before entry

6–12 months
22%
1–3 months
20%
3–6 months
17%
Up to 1 month
15%
None / short demo
13%
Over 10 years
10%
2–4 years
2%
1–2 years
1%

Related work experience

None
36%
1–2 years
34%
1–3 months
10%
Over 10 years
10%
2–4 years
4%
6–12 months
3%
4–6 years
2%
3–6 months
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.