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Message: <blockquote data-quote="dudebro" data-source="post: 2543388" data-attributes="member: 11234">There are a number of paths the technology can take the job.  But it's not as simple as comparing the experienced driver to the new driver.  Of course the experienced driver will wipe the floor with the new driver, all other things equal.  But if the new driver is cheap enough that the productivity difference doesn't matter, if a new driver can do 2/3rds the work at half the cost, it becomes a possibility. Personally, I hope the drivers continue to be paid well and we add skill and automation management to the job so it continues to be a living wage occupation and UPS remains competitive, but no one can say where this will head for certain.</blockquote>