The AI Impact Timeline: What to Expect
AI automation will significantly impact Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors. By 2028, an estimated 45% of tasks will be automated. This transformation begins early, with routine visual inspections and standardized safety checks showing rapid automation starting as soon as 2026.
The initial wave of automation, commencing in 2026, will primarily affect tasks like routine visual inspections, emissions testing, documentation review, and basic compliance checks. These are areas where AI systems excel in speed and accuracy for standardized procedures.
By 2028, the mid-wave of AI integration will see further automation across various systems. Computer vision, IoT sensors, and automated compliance platforms will handle a substantial portion of the inspector's workload, shifting the focus for human roles.