• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Subscribe
  • Your Membership
    • Edit Your Profile
  • Services
    • Advertising
    • Case studies
    • Design
    • Email marketing
    • Lead generation
    • Magazine
    • Press releases
    • Publishing
    • Sponsored posts
    • Webcasting
    • Webinars
    • White papers
    • Writing
  • Shop
    • My Account
    • Cart
  • About
    • Contact
    • Privacy
    • Terms of use
  • Events

Robotics & Automation News

Market trends and business perspectives

  • News
  • Features
  • Sections A-Z
    • Agriculture
    • Aircraft
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Automation
    • Autonomous vehicles
    • Business
    • Computing
    • Construction
    • Design
    • Drones
    • Economy
    • Energy
    • Engineering
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Humanoids
    • Industrial robots
    • Industry
    • Infrastructure
    • Investments
    • Logistics
    • Manufacturing
    • Marine
    • Material handling
    • Materials
    • Mining
    • Promoted
    • Research
    • Robotics
    • Science
    • Sensors
    • Service robots
    • Software
    • Space
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Warehouse robots
    • Wearables
  • Video
  • Webinars
  • White papers
  • Press releases
  • Featured companies
    • AMD Xilinx
    • BlueBotics
    • Elite Robot
    • RGo Robotics
    • SICK Sensor Intelligence
    • Vicor Power

‘Artificial intelligence will employ next wave of truck drivers’, says survey

February 17, 2021 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

A new survey suggests artificial intelligence could be the catalyst for over half of Americans to become truck drivers – if the job could be performed autonomously and remotely – suggests people would attend college to obtain employment

Einride, a Swedish technology company that develops and provides freight transport solutions based on electric and autonomous vehicles, released today the results of a survey conducted with OnePoll on the state of the trucking industry.

The survey examines the sentiments of American respondents around the intersection of artificial intelligence and industry-wide employment.

AI and the workforce

According to Deloitte Insights, over 37 percent of organizations have reported deploying AI solutions – up 270 percent from four years ago.

Analysts forecast global AI spending will more than double over the next three years, topping $79 billion by 2022. In conjunction with this growth, is the impact AI is having on employees. 71 percent percent of adopters report that AI technologies have already changed their company’s job roles and necessary skills.

The trouble with trucking

Based on insights from Einride’s survey, over 44 percent of respondents would not be interested in a career in trucking as it stands today.

The main reasons for their reluctance were given as follows:

  • scheduling (29.80 percent);
  • safety (38.15 percent);
  • salary (21.67 percent); and
  • the perception of being overqualified (27.54 percent).

Currently, more than 3.5 million people work as truck drivers yet, only 10 percent of those jobs are held by women. In addition, the industry is known for long hours, with almost half of all truckers working longer than 40 hours a week according to a recent survey.

Moreover, It is an industry known for tough working conditions and a low barrier of entry with only 7 percent of truck drivers having a higher education degree.

Getting the masses comfortable with trucking… really comfortable

According to Einride’s survey, the future is here and people are feeling inspired to drive trucks…as long as they can do it remotely.

A whopping 56.02 percent of respondents would be willing to become a truck driver if they could do it autonomously and remotely while 54.23 percent of respondents would be more willing to work on weekends as a truck driver if they could perform the role without irregular hours or long haul journeys far from home.

Beyond that, nearly half (49.05 percent) of respondents reported a willingness to attend a four-year university in order to become qualified to become a truck driver knowing the role would be performed autonomously and remotely, changing the perception that being a truck driver isn’t an educational accomplishment.

Furthermore, in a recent study, it was found that 40 percent of millennials have chosen a job because of company sustainability and more than 10 percent of workers said they would be willing to go as far as to take a $5,000-$10,000 pay cut to work for a company whose values align with their own.

According to internal Einride data, the use of autonomous trucks has the ability to reduce CO2 emissions by 90 percent. Supported by the One Poll survey; 51.84 percent of respondents would reconsider a career in trucking if they knew it would have a positive impact on the environment

Robert Falck, CEO of Einride, says: “The road freight industry is responsible for 7 percent of all global emissions and is expected to increase that figure by an additional 15 percent if nothing changes.

“AI has the ability to change the freight industry from the ground up because. The future is ours to create.”

How does this play into the bigger picture of AI’s impact on the jobs sector?

AI was projected to create 2.3 million related jobs by 2020, according to Gartner and as we enter the year 2021 artificial intelligence has been established as the main driver of emerging technologies such as big data, robotics, and the internet of things.

As a result of the global pandemic, consumer trends have driven the rise of AI which has resulted in notable growth.

While 42.99 percent of people feel their job is at risk due to the influx in AI, according to Einride’s survey, there is also a willingness to learn. 44 percent of respondents agreed that they’d be willing to learn new a skill in the field of autonomous truck driving.

Six in 10 Americans (60.80 percent) have expressed optimism about the future of AI, believing the workforce will adjust to the increase in AI jobs and train employees, and 63.48 percent of these respondents are interested in learning new skills that would allow them to work in the AI-sector.

As AI usage continues to increase, companies will face a challenge far greater than automating business processes. The real work will be rebuilding the company culture to embrace what technology makes possible.

AI is at its best when it’s working in partnership with people and our survey respondents agree with 60.70 percent believing AI is having a positive impact on the workforce and are willing to participate. The future is bright for autonomous trucking.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

Share this:

  • Print
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Reddit
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • WhatsApp
  • Telegram
  • Pocket

You might also like…

Filed Under: Autonomous vehicles, Features Tagged With: ai, percent, respondents, survey, truck

Join the Robotics & Automation News community

Reader Interactions

You must log in to post a comment.

Primary Sidebar

Latest articles

  • Meltio launches new robot cell for additive manufacturing
  • Orlando and Beep launch autonomous shuttle pilot
  • Motion & Control enterprises acquires Ultimation Industries
  • Clevon’s T-Mobile powered autonomous delivery robot fleet zooms into smart city Peachtree Corners
  • Purdue thermal imaging innovation allows AI to ‘see through pitch darkness like broad daylight’
  • Blendid expands robotic smoothie kiosk presence on California college campuses
  • Navigating software launches: The power of MVP development
  • Fernride raises $50 million in Series A funding to scale autonomous yard trucking
  • Sphere Entertainment unveils humanoid ‘spokesbot and storyteller’ as guide at new venue
  • Toyota Research Institute unveils ‘breakthrough’ in teaching robots new behaviors

Most Read

  • Snapchat Plus Planet Order 2023 Explained
    Snapchat Plus Planet Order 2023 Explained
  • How to Track a Phone Number on Google Maps
    How to Track a Phone Number on Google Maps
  • Why is Money Important in Our Lives?
    Why is Money Important in Our Lives?
  • Fernride raises $50 million in Series A funding to scale autonomous yard trucking
    Fernride raises $50 million in Series A funding to scale autonomous yard trucking
  • The Future of Personal Computers: What to Expect in the Next Decade
    The Future of Personal Computers: What to Expect in the Next Decade
  • Vicarious Surgical agrees strategic development plan with Intermountain Health
    Vicarious Surgical agrees strategic development plan with Intermountain Health
  • Difference Between Three-Phase and Single-Phase Power
    Difference Between Three-Phase and Single-Phase Power
  • ABB plans stunning new robotics hub in Sweden as part of $280 million investment in Europe
    ABB plans stunning new robotics hub in Sweden as part of $280 million investment in Europe
  • Top 20 programmable logic controller manufacturers
    Top 20 programmable logic controller manufacturers
  • What You Need to Know About Fixing an Engine Misfire
    What You Need to Know About Fixing an Engine Misfire

Overused words

ai applications automated automation automotive autonomous business companies company control customers data design development digital electric global industrial industry logistics machine manufacturing market mobile operations platform process production robot robotic robotics robots safety software solution solutions system systems technologies technology time vehicle vehicles warehouse work

Secondary Sidebar

Latest news

  • Meltio launches new robot cell for additive manufacturing
  • Orlando and Beep launch autonomous shuttle pilot
  • Motion & Control enterprises acquires Ultimation Industries
  • Clevon’s T-Mobile powered autonomous delivery robot fleet zooms into smart city Peachtree Corners
  • Purdue thermal imaging innovation allows AI to ‘see through pitch darkness like broad daylight’
  • Blendid expands robotic smoothie kiosk presence on California college campuses
  • Navigating software launches: The power of MVP development
  • Fernride raises $50 million in Series A funding to scale autonomous yard trucking
  • Sphere Entertainment unveils humanoid ‘spokesbot and storyteller’ as guide at new venue
  • Toyota Research Institute unveils ‘breakthrough’ in teaching robots new behaviors

Footer

We are…

Robotics and Automation News was established in May, 2015, and is now one of the most widely-read websites in its category.

Please consider supporting us by becoming a paying subscriber, or through advertising and sponsorships, or by purchasing products and services through our shop – or a combination of all of the above.

Thank you.

Independent

Archivists

February 2021
M T W T F S S
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
« Jan   Mar »

Complex

Old-skool

This website and its associated magazine, and weekly newsletter, are all produced by a small team of experienced journalists and media professionals.

If you have any suggestions or comments, feel free to contact us at any of the email addresses on our contact page.

We’d be happy to hear from you, and will always reply as soon as possible.

Future-facing

Free, fair and legal

We support the principles of net neutrality and equal opportunities.

Member of The Internet Defense League

Copyright © 2023 · News Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT