The Independent Disciplinary Officers provide Court ordered independent disciplinary oversight to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) to ensure that the union and all of its members comply with the IBT Constitution and relevant labor laws. The IDO is comprised of two different officers: the Independent Investigations Officer, who is responsible for investigating and charging members with violations, and the Independent Review Officer. The current Officers’ five-year terms commenced on February 17, 2026.
New York, NY 10019
Arlington, VA 22201
To contact the investigations staff, direct correspondence to:
Independent Investigations Office
1515 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 330
Arlington, VA 22001
(571) 347-1055
info@idoiio.org
To report misconduct, call 1-800-CALL-472 (1-800-225-5472), or use our secure portal to Report Misconduct.
All reports are confidential and may be made anonymously.
PURSUANT TO THE COURT’S ORDER ENTERED SEPTEMBER 3, 2026:
“All new complaints received by the IIO on or after [September 3, 2026] shall be referred to the [IBT’s Office of Compliance Standards and Investigations] for intake, investigation, and disposition in accordance with the OCSI’s governing policies and procedures as well as the IBT Constitution . . . however . . . in order to preserve the confidentiality of any person or information, or for any other reason the IIO deems appropriate, the IIO may . . . take any other action (not to include the commencement of a new investigation) the IIO determines to be appropriate.”
The IIO is developing procedures to decommission its confidential reporting mechanisms and transition its functions to the IBT in compliance with the Court’s Order.
HOWEVER, until further notice:
THE IIO CANNOT GUARANTEE CONFIDENTIALITY OR ANONYMITY OF ANY INFORMATION REPORTED THROUGH THE EXISTING REPORTING MECHANISMS.
NO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SHOULD BE CONVEYED TO THE IIO THROUGH THE HOTLINE, THE WEB PORTAL, OR ANY OTHER EXISTING MECHANISM PENDING FURTHER GUIDANCE.
Thank you for your understanding.