Primary Responsibilities

Complete required classroom training on CDL preparation, HazMat, OSHA, and safety regulations.
Operate commercial vehicles under instructor supervision to gain driving proficiency.
Perform equipment inspections, preventive maintenance checks, and proper cargo securement.
Learn to read maps, follow GPS/routing systems, and understand DOT Hours of Service.
Practice safe driving skills in a variety of jobsite conditions (day/night, urban/rural).
Work cooperatively with journey-level Teamsters, contractors, and other trades on construction sites.
Adhere to all union, employer, and federal/state safety requirements.

Minimum Application Requirements

Authorized to work in the United States.
At least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (past 5 years).
Able to obtain a CDL per Federal and Indiana law.
Reliable transportation.
Physically capable of performing essential job functions (lifting, climbing, securing loads).
Selected applicants must be able to obtain a DOT medical certificate and pass DOT pre-employment drug/alcohol testing and physical.

Required Documents

Originals must be presented at drop-off – staff will make copies. Photocopies are not accepted.

Proof of age (valid driver’s license and original birth certificate)
Social Security card or U.S. Work Authorization Document
Copy of high school diploma or GED certificate
Military DD-214 (if applicable)
Official driving record (must be within 7 days of application date – available via BMV website or local branch office)
3 letters of recommendation (excluding immediate family)

Application Fee

$25.00 non-refundable (money order only) payable to Teamsters Union Local 142 Training & Apprenticeship
Due at the time of application drop-off

Application Period & Locations

(Office closed October 13th & October 28th)

Pick-Up & Drop-Off Dates:

📅 September 14, 2026 – October 31, 2026

🕗 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. | Monday – Friday

Application Pick-Up Locations:

Teamsters Training Facility – 9050 Mississippi St., Merrillville, IN 46410
Teamsters Union Hall – 1300 Clark Rd., Gary, IN 46404

🌐 Visit www.teamsters142.org (Training & Apprenticeship tab) for additional information.

Application Drop-Off Location:

Teamsters Training Facility – 9050 Mississippi St., Merrillville, IN 46410

Important: Incomplete, unsigned, or undocumented applications will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Teamsters Local 142 Training & Apprenticeship Program is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Teamsters Local Union 142 Training & Apprenticeship Center

Additional Information

Available opportunities

Teamsters Local Union 142 Apprenticeship Opportunities | Construction Truck Driver

Merrillville, IN