As the Teamsters have no official training program, those wishing to enter the trade normally drive with a teamster they know, or they have been set up with by the Union. A prospective Teamster will learn on their own time and by observing. Once teamsters and trainees are comfortable with the trainees' knowledge, trainees begin driving an empty truck and advance to driving a loaded truck. Teamster then put trainees in touch with several other teamsters with whom to drive for experience with different tools, equipment and trucks. When this group of teamsters feels trainees are competent, trainees may join the union and seek employment.
Teamsters are responsible for finding their own employment.