Picture Car Glossary
NYC Teamsters Local 817
What is NYC Teamsters Local 817?
Updated June 2026 · Revolution Picture Cars
Also called Local 817.
NYC Teamsters Local 817 is the International Brotherhood of Teamsters local representing drivers, transportation coordinators, and picture car crew working on film and television productions in New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Productions shooting in New York on signatory agreements must use Local 817 members for all covered transportation and picture car work, and vehicle owners hired by productions under Local 817 jurisdiction should understand the union's rules around vehicle use, hours, and compensation.
Example
A New York production working union hires drivers, coordinators, and picture car crew under Local 817's agreement, which sets classifications, minimum calls, and rates for the region.
Figures are illustrative, chosen to show the mechanics rather than to quote market rates.
Where you'll see it
New York and the surrounding region, governing the transportation labor budget.
Common mistake
Planning New York vehicle logistics on a Los Angeles model. Between the local's classifications and the city's permitting, both the crew plan and the schedule work differently.
Related questions
- What does Local 817 cover?
- Drivers, transportation coordinators, and picture car crew on productions shooting in New York and the surrounding region.
- Why is New York picture car work different?
- Dense locations, tight staging, and heavy permitting mean more vehicle moves, more lockups, and less room to park a fleet near set.
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