Best Averitt Podcasts (2025)

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A Selfless Act of Kindness 9:00

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24d ago9:00

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The kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have a special place in the heart of Laredo Truckload driver Gerry Palacios. Not only is he a member of Averitt Cares for Kids, our associate-driven charitable organization that supports the good works fo St. Jude, but he is also making a significant impact by using his Red Thinkin' Rewards points i…

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The CDC without Scientific Leadership - Dr Demetre Daskalakis 37:18

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In episode 59 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Demetre Daskalakis joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss his career in public health and the turnover in leadership at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr Daskalakis is an infectious diseases physician who served in leadership roles at the CDC from 2020 to 2025. He was director of the Na…

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Demystifying Syphilis: Diagnosis and Treatment – Dr Khalil Ghanem 30:50

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Mission: 2026 Benefits Enrollment 15:39

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3...2...1... BLASTOFF! It's time to launch into Benefits Enrollment for 2026! And this year, we're introducing new offerings from Colonial Life that include generally lower costs and enhanced coverage. Benefits Manager Marsha Brock joins host David Broyles on this edition of From the Driver's Seat.

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A Personal Journey with HIV and Advocacy for HIV Research – Dawn Averitt 30:31

1M ago30:31

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In episode 57 of Going anti-Viral, Dawn Averitt joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss HIV advocacy and the importance of scientific research. Ms Averitt is a social justice advocate and founder of organizations focused on women with HIV and AIDS such as the Well Project and the Women’s Information Service and Exchange. Ms Averitt has served on seve…

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Celebrating Our Driving Force 10:03

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It's Driver Appreciation Week, and we're kicking things off with a conversation with Vice President of Operations Larry Mason. We appreciate our drivers all year round, and this week gives us the opportunity to slow down and thank our entire team for everything they do.

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The Management of Cardiovascular Health in Patients with HIV – Dr Steven Grinspoon 27:24

2M ago27:24

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In episode 56 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Steven Grinspoon joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss managing cardiovascular health in people with HIV. Dr Grinspoon is a clinician in the Neuroendocrine and Pituitary Tumor Clinical Center and faculty member at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is a…

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Navigating HIV Care with GLP-1 Receptor Agonists – Dr Darcy Wooten 24:42

2M ago24:42

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In episode 55 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Darcy Wooten joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss navigating HIV care with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. Dr Wooten is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Washington University in St. Louis. Her clinical interests are HIV primary care, HIV prevention, sexually …

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Treating Substance Use Disorder in an Inpatient Setting - Dr Ellen Eaton 31:09

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In episode 54 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Ellen Eaton joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss the treatment of substance use disorder in an in-patient setting. Dr Eaton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Dr Eaton provides and update on a recent term…

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Investing In People, Infrastructure and Technology 9:22

3M ago9:22

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Despite the states of the economy and freight market, our team has performed well and has continued to focus on controlling what we can control. President and COO Barry Blakely joins host David Broyles to give a mid-year update and set goals for the rest of 2025 and beyond.

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Update on Emerging Infectious Diseases – Dr George Rutherford 29:50

3M ago29:50

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In episode 53 of Going anti-Viral, Dr George Rutherford joins host Dr Michael Saag to provide an update on emerging infectious diseases. Dr Rutherford is a Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology, Preventive Medicine, Pediatrics and History at the University of California San Francisco and of the Center for Global Strategic Information and Public Health…

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Putting Drivers In A Position To Win 16:47

4M ago16:47

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For the last 12 years, our Driver Development Centers have helped shape our culture of safety. From backing to turning to pre-trips and everything in between, Gary Craighead and the other instructors have taken pride in developing one of the safest driving groups in the industry. Gary and Director of Safety and Compliance Jason Bolton join David Br…

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Providing Healthcare to Foreign-Born and Hard-to-Reach Individuals – Dr Carlos del Rio 29:41

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In episode 52 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Carlos del Rio joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss the topic of providing care to foreign-born individuals. Dr del Rio is a Distinguished Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine. He has held numerous positions at Emory University including as co-Dire…

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It's Time For Health Screenings! 9:48

4M ago9:48

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Get a quality check on your health with our annual health screenings! Many of our locations are hosting on-site screenings, including Saturdays for our over the road drivers. Health screenings are free for all associates and for spouses who are enrolled in our benefits. Marsha Brock with our Benefits team joins host David Broyles to share even more…

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The Measles Outbreak and the Role Anti-Science Plays in Threatening Public Health – Dr Peter Hotez 34:16

4M ago34:16

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In episode 51 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Peter Hotez joins host Dr Michael Saag to provide an update on the measles outbreak in the US and discuss the role that anti-science plays in threatening public health. Dr Hotez is a Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular Virology and Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine. He is the author of more than 700 …

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'You're Not Chasing Miles' 18:44

5M ago18:44

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Our On Tour Logistics team is growing, and we're looking for elite drivers to join this exciting career path! With a guaranteed salary when touring, extended runs that include intermittent home time, and a team that sets you up for success, OTL might be the right choice for you! Scott Ulmer of our OTL operations leadership steps into the studio to …

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How Vaccines Get Approved in the US: The RSV Story and the Role of the ACIP – Dr Yvonne Maldonado 35:40

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In episode 50 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Yvonne Maldonado joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine and the vaccine approval process in the United States. Dr Maldonado is a Professor in the Stanford University School of Medicine where she has achieved national and international recognition for her scholarship …

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Investing In Our People 20:54

5M ago20:54

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When we say "Our Driving Force Is People," we mean it. That's why we're excited to announce a compensation increase for our Truckload drivers! This nearly 7% increase is one of the most aggressive pay adjustments we've made, and it's because of our associates' commitment to delivering outstanding service and driving safely that we can make this inv…

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Next-Gen HIV Prevention and Treatment – Dr Judith Currier 30:14

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In episode 49 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Judith Currier joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss Next-Gen HIV Prevention and Treatment. Dr Currier is a Professor of Medicine at UCLA and has more than 25 years of experience in the design, implementation, conduct, and analysis of clinical trials to optimize antiretroviral management of HIV and related comp…

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Episode 48 – Breaking the Silence: An Activist’s Approach, with Mary Fisher 34:58

6M ago34:58

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In this episode of Going anti-Viral, Mary Fisher joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss Communicating the Importance of Science and Research to the Public. Ms Fisher is an artist, author, and activist, who has spent a lifetime giving voice to the voiceless. Her historic speech at the 1992 Republican Convention, A Whisper of AIDS, has been named one …

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Episode 47 – 40+ Years of HIV: What’s Changed, What Hasn’t, What Shouldn’t, What Must – Rebecca Denison 30:01

6M ago30:01

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In this episode of Going Anti-Viral, Rebecca Denison joins host Dr Michael Saag as a follow-up discussion to her Martin Delaney presentation at CROI 2025: 40+ Years of HIV: What’s Changed, What Hasn’t, What Shouldn’t, What Must. Ms Denison is an HIV-positive writer, educator, mother, and founder of WORLD, Women Organized to Respond to Life-threaten…

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'Nobody wants to go anywhere else' 20:17

6M ago20:17

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The relationships our associates build with each other help make us a better team. Truckload driver Joe Ramsey is a strong believer in that, and he shares this and other thoughts -- including how he keeps his truck clean -- with Brian Dudney from our Truckload leadership and host David Broyles on this episode of the From The Driver's Seat podcast.…

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Episode 46 – Development of a Hepatitis C Cure – Dr Raymond Schinazi 29:53

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In this episode of Going Anti-Viral, Dr Raymond Schinazi joins host Dr Michael Saag for an in-depth conversation about the development of a cure for hepatitis C. Dr Schinazi, the Frances Winship Walters Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Laboratory of Biochemical Pharmacology at Emory University, shares insights from his distinguished care…

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Uniformity is Consistency 14:35

7M ago14:35

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Our drivers represent our customers to THEIR customers, so it's important for our team to look the part every day. And according to Truckload driver Chad Osborne, uniformity goes beyond our uniform program -- it's our attitude and the cleanliness of our equipment, too! Chad and his fleet manager, Craig Elliott, join guest host Jeff Auberson to talk…

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Episode 45 – Bacteriophages for the treatment of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacterial infections – Dr Graham Hatfull 32:09

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In this episode of Going anti-Viral, Dr Michael Saag speaks with Dr Graham Hatfull, a Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr Hatfull joins Dr Saag to discuss Bacteriophages for the treatment of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacterial infections. Dr Hatfull provides an overview of the types of bacteriophages and how the…

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Endless Possibilities With Red Thinkin' Rewards 17:22

7M ago17:22

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Our associates are cashing in Red Thinkin' Rewards points for cruise vacations, sporting goods, household appliances and just about anything they can imagine! This points-based program rewards our teammates for doing what they do every day: being safe, making referrals, achieving operational goals and more! Host David Broyles is joined by Dusty Bar…

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Episode 44 – IAS–USA 2025 Update of the Drug Resistance Mutations in HIV-1 – Dr Annemarie Wensing 27:51

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In this episode of Going anti-Viral, Dr Michael Saag speaks with Dr Annemarie M. Wensing, a Clinical Virologist at the University Medical Center Utrecht and an Honorary Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Dr Wensing joins Dr Saag to discuss the recently released IAS–USA 2025 Update of the Drug Resistance Mutations in H…

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Episode 43 – Innovations in HIV Service Delivery: Building a Path Forward with Those Left Behind 29:46

8M ago29:46

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In this episode of Going anti-Viral, Dr Michael Saag speaks with Dr Izukanji Sikazwe, the Chief Executive Officer for the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ). Dr Sikazwe joins Dr Saag to provide an overview of her symposium presentation at the 2025 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) entitled Innovati…

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Special Episode: 40+ Years of HIV: What’s Changed, What Hasn’t, What Shouldn’t, What Must 34:38

8M ago34:38

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This episode of Going anti-Viral, features Rebecca Denison, who gave the Martin Delaney Presentation, entitled 40+ Years of HIV: What’s Changed, What Hasn’t, What Shouldn’t, What Must, at the 2025 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI). Ms. Denison is the founder of Woman Organized to Respond to Life-threatening Diseases or …

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Uniform Update: Starting A New Chapter 14:23

8M ago14:23

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There are exciting things coming for our uniform program! Host David Broyles is joined by Alice Crabtree and Dayna Pierce with our Branding and Engagement team to provide an update about a new uniform provider, enhanced customer service, and a new website that makes ordering uniforms easier than ever.…

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Episode 41 – Meeting the Treatment and Prevention Needs of Transgender Women - Dr Tonia Poteat 23:16

8M ago23:16

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In this episode of Going anti-Viral, Dr Michael Saag speaks with Dr Tonia Poteat, a professor in the Duke University School of Nursing and co-director of the Duke SGM Wellness Program. Dr Poteat joins Dr Saag to provide an overview of a Themed Discussion session that she is leading at CROI 2025 entitled Meeting the Treatment and Prevention Needs of…

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Episode 40 – HIV Cure Research: State of the Art and Navigating Presentations at CROI 2025 27:31

8M ago27:31

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In this episode of Going anti-Viral, Dr Michael Saag speaks with Dr Joseph Eron, Professor of Medicine at University of North Carolina (UNC) about the topic of his upcoming presentation at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) 2025: HIV Cure Research: State of the Art and Navigating Presentations at CROI 2025. Dr Eron d…

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Episode 39 - Preview of the 2025 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) 26:04

8M ago26:04

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In this episode of Going anti-Viral, Dr Michael Saag speaks with Dr Diane Havlir, Professor of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Havlir currently serves as Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for the 2025 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) and joins Dr Saag to provide a preview of CROI 2025…

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Service Sells 17:36

8M ago17:36

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One of the best ways we develop deeper relationships with our customers is by providing outstanding service. And our Dedicated Region 3 leadership group knows that our drivers are key to that. Grant Roberts, Brock Wheeler and David Miller join host David Broyles and share their thoughts on why our drivers make such a big difference.…

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Getting The Most Out Of Your Clock 26:08

9M ago26:08

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When you're trying to move as many miles as you can during the week, it's important to plan properly so you can keep the wheels moving and stay safe. Veteran drivers William Watson and Mike Hornback join host David Broyles to provide some tips on how to get the most out of their driving clock.

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Episode 38 - Update on COVID-19 with Dr Andy Pavia 31:36

9M ago31:36

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In this episode of Going anti-Viral, Dr Michael Saag speaks with Dr Andy Pavia of the University of Utah for an update on COVID-19. Dr Pavia and Dr Saag review COVID-19 cases and deaths in 2024 including a discussion about the reasons why deaths have declined compared with earlier years in the pandemic. They also review Long COVID and challenges cl…