Lorry Driver
12AI USED FOR12%moving to57%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAYnot published
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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Not every change means going back to a classroom. Name the job you do now and see the careers whose day-to-day work already overlaps yours, with the shared tasks shown so you can judge the match yourself. Measured August 2026.
The job you have
Measured by the same engine as every career on this site. This is the number the moves below are compared against.
8 moves your day-to-day already reaches
Each one shares real tasks with your job and sits in a better position against AI: less of the work already automated, or something structural protecting it that your job does not have. The shared tasks are quoted underneath, in both jobs' own words, so you can judge the match rather than trust a score.
Delivery Operatives
12AI USED FOR
3 of your tasks carry across. The same measured exposure, but this work has something yours does not: physical moat. The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Plan and follow delivery routesTHIS JOB Planning and optimising delivery routes to ensure timely arrivals.shared: delivery, rout
- YOUR JOB Carry out safety checks on the lorryTHIS JOB Conducting vehicle checks to ensure safety and compliance.shared: safety, check
- YOUR JOB Load, unload or oversee the cargoTHIS JOB Loading and unloading delivery vehicles with packages and goods.shared: load, unload
Fork-lift Truck Driver
12AI USED FOR
3 of your tasks carry across. The same measured exposure, but this work has something yours does not: physical moat. The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Carry out safety checks on the lorryTHIS JOB Conduct daily safety checks on fork-lift trucks and report any faultsshared: safety, check
- YOUR JOB Load, unload or oversee the cargoTHIS JOB Operate fork-lift trucks to load and unload goods from vehiclesshared: load, unload
- YOUR JOB Report faults, delays or incidentsTHIS JOB Conduct daily safety checks on fork-lift trucks and report any faultsshared: report, fault
Heavy and Large Goods Vehicle Drivers
12AI USED FOR
3 of your tasks carry across. The same measured exposure, but this work has something yours does not: physical moat. The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Plan and follow delivery routesTHIS JOB Plan and navigate routes efficiently to meet delivery schedules.shared: plan, delivery, rout
- YOUR JOB Load, unload or oversee the cargoTHIS JOB Load and unload goods, ensuring proper handling and securing of cargo.shared: load, unload, cargo
- YOUR JOB Complete delivery paperwork and logsTHIS JOB Maintain accurate delivery records and complete necessary paperwork.shared: complete, delivery, paperwork
Construction Operatives
4AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 8 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 12%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Carry out safety checks on the lorryTHIS JOB Conducting safety checks and maintaining a clean work environment.shared: safety, check
- YOUR JOB Load, unload or oversee the cargoTHIS JOB Loading and unloading materials on-site.shared: load, unload
Steel Fixers and Underpinners
4AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 8 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 12%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Carry out safety checks on the lorryTHIS JOB Conducting quality checks on completed work to ensure compliance with safety standards and project specifications.shared: safety, check
- YOUR JOB Report faults, delays or incidentsTHIS JOB Documenting work progress and reporting any issues or delays to site supervisors.shared: report, delay
Bus and Coach Drivers
12AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. The same measured exposure, but this work has something yours does not: physical moat. The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Carry out safety checks on the lorryTHIS JOB Conduct pre-journey vehicle checks to ensure safety and compliance.shared: safety, check
- YOUR JOB Report faults, delays or incidentsTHIS JOB Report any vehicle issues or incidents to the appropriate authorities.shared: report, incident
Dockers, Slingers and Stevedores
12AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. The same measured exposure, but this work has something yours does not: physical moat. The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Load, unload or oversee the cargoTHIS JOB Operating cranes and other heavy machinery to load and unload cargo from shipsshared: load, unload, cargo
- YOUR JOB Carry out safety checks on the lorryTHIS JOB Conducting safety checks on equipment and machinery before useshared: safety, check
Driver-Bearer
12AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. The same measured exposure, but this work has something yours does not: relational moat. The door for a new entrant is A - easy; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Plan and follow delivery routesTHIS JOB Plan and navigate efficient routes to optimize delivery times while adhering to traffic regulations.shared: plan, delivery, rout
- YOUR JOB Load, unload or oversee the cargoTHIS JOB Load, secure, and unload goods, ensuring that items are handled with care to prevent damage.shared: load, unload
Matches come from both careers' own published task lists, not from a similarity score we ask you to trust. A move being listed does not mean an employer will agree: it means the work overlaps and the measurement is better. Retraining routes, if you decide you want one, are on the switch page.