{"id":237661,"date":"2024-10-30T20:42:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T20:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usxpress.com\/?p=237661"},"modified":"2024-11-05T21:45:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T21:45:38","slug":"what-to-expect-at-orientation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usxpress.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-at-orientation\/","title":{"rendered":"What to expect at orientation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Author: <em>Vismari Cruz, driver development specialist<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a driver, we know you have many options to choose from when it comes to employment, and we want to make sure our drivers have the best experience starting on day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the video below to hear more about what you can expect at orientation if you decide to drive at U.S. Xpress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"960\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 540 \/ 960;\" width=\"540\" controls src=\"https:\/\/www.usxpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Driver-orientation_reel_v3.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to take on the road with U.S. Xpress? Click <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/usxdriver\">here<\/a> to fill out an application today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>More about Vismari Cruz, driver development specialist<\/summary>\n<p>Vismari is a bilingual driver development specialist, focused on guiding new drivers through onboarding and student upgrades. She has over 13 years of experience in the transportation\/training field, including service in the United States Army and managing driving schools before coming to U.S. Xpress. 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