ISCO-08 8321
Motorcycle drivers
39.2%
ADI · 216th of 433 · 95% interval 21.9–57.6
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 39.2% of the task time of motorcycle drivers, and finish 4.3% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full39.2%
216th of 433 · interval 21.9–57.6
ADI3 · full delegation4.3%
85th of 433 · interval 0.0–13.4
ADIs · share of time32.8%
232nd of 433 · interval 24.3–42.2
Evidence56
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 41.6 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 24.5%L1Augmentation · 36.4%L2Partial delegation · 34.9%L3Full delegation · 4.3%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
56 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk, ride bicycles, drive vehicles, or use public conveyances to reach destinations to deliver messages or materials.Couriers and Messengers | 6.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Record information, such as items received and delivered and recipients' responses to messages.Couriers and Messengers | 5.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 9 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Receive messages or materials to be delivered, and information on recipients, such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, and delivery instructions, communicated via telephone, two-way radio, or in person.Couriers and Messengers | 5.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Deliver and pick up medical records, lab specimens, and medications to and from hospitals and other medical facilities.Couriers and Messengers | 5.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan and follow the most efficient routes for delivering goods.Couriers and Messengers | 5.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sort items to be delivered according to the delivery route.Couriers and Messengers | 5.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Load vehicles with listed goods, ensuring goods are loaded correctly and taking precautions with hazardous goods.Couriers and Messengers | 5.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Deliver messages and items, such as newspapers, documents, and packages, between establishment departments and to other establishments and private homes.Couriers and Messengers | 5.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 32 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Obtain signatures and payments, or arrange for recipients to make payments.Couriers and Messengers | 5.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 4 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Unload and sort items collected along delivery routes.Couriers and Messengers | 4.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Check with home offices after completed deliveries to confirm deliveries and collections and to receive instructions for other deliveries.Couriers and Messengers | 4.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 7 min | Access to systems |
| Perform general office or clerical work, such as filing materials, operating duplicating machines, or running errands.Couriers and Messengers · supplemental task | 4.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Use telephone to deliver verbal messages.Couriers and Messengers · supplemental task | 4.3% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 5 min | Access to systems |
| Collect, seal, and stamp outgoing mail, using postage meters and envelope sealers.Couriers and Messengers · supplemental task | 4.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 32 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform routine maintenance on delivery vehicles, such as monitoring fluid levels and replenishing fuel.Couriers and Messengers | 2.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 41 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enforce safety rules and regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 25 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 25 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations or production goals.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Review orders, production schedules, blueprints, or shipping or receiving notices to determine work sequences and material shipping dates, types, volumes, or destinations.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Drive vehicles or operate machines or equipment to complete work assignments or to assist workers.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Interpret transportation or tariff regulations, shipping orders, safety regulations, or company policies and procedures for workers.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 32 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Examine, measure, or weigh cargo or materials to determine specific handling requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor field work to ensure proper performance and use of materials.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain or verify records of time, materials, expenditures, or crew activities.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 38 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect or test materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dispatch personnel and vehicles in response to telephone or radio reports of emergencies.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 8 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Compute or estimate cash, payroll, transportation, personnel, or storage requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Assist workers in tasks, such as loading vehicles.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L2 | 19% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct workers in transportation or related services, such as pumping, moving, storing, or loading or unloading of materials.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan and establish schedules.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Requisition needed personnel, supplies, equipment, parts, or repair services.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Explain and demonstrate work tasks to new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform or schedule repairs or preventive maintenance of vehicles or other equipment.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare, compile, and submit reports on work activities, operations, production, or work-related accidents.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 52 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recommend and implement measures to improve worker motivation, equipment performance, work methods, or customer services.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 3.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend or implement personnel actions, such as employee selection, evaluation, rewards, or disciplinary actions.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Take disciplinary action to address performance problems.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 35 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Requisition necessary supplies, equipment, or services.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Recruit and hire staff members.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend and implement measures to improve worker motivation, work methods, or customer services.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 3.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Participate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and developments.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 50% | 1.8 h | – |
| Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting operations.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct or coordinate the activities of workers, such as flight or car attendants.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inform workers about interests or special needs of specific groups.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 30 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Explain and demonstrate work tasks to new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Enforce safety rules and regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 25 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Compute or estimate cash, payroll, transportation, or personnel requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.0 h | Access to systems |
| Apply customer feedback to service improvement efforts.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
| Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 39.2% | 50 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.342 | 53 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.542 | 39 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 13.842 | 8 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.247 | 62 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.026 | 52 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (83)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Railway brake, signal and switch operators 8312 | 23.1 | |
| Heavy truck and lorry drivers 8332 | 21.6 | |
| Bus and tram drivers 8331 | 14.1 | |
| Crane, hoist and related plant operators 8343 | 13.1 | |
| Car, taxi and van drivers 8322 | 12.6 | |
| Mobile farm and forestry plant operators 8341 | 11.8 | |
| Locomotive engine drivers 8311 | 9.8 | |
| Ships’ deck crews and related workers 8350 | 5.7 | |
| Lifting truck operators 8344 | 4.2 | |
| Earthmoving and related plant operators 8342 | 1.8 |
Dashed line: motorcycle drivers (39.2%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Motorcycle drivers (ISCO-08 8321), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/8321
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Motorcycle drivers (ISCO-08 8321)}
}Machine-readable
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