CHARLOTTE, N.C. — FedEx is congratulating Darren Evans as the 2026 North Carolina Driver of the Year for the state truck driving championships.
“Darren represents the very best of our industry,” said Rick Starnes, a FedEx linehaul representative. “His dedication to safety, his leadership among fellow drivers and his service to the community make him an outstanding ambassador for Brad Benton Trucking, Inc., and truck drivers nationally.”
Evans is a driver for Brad Benton Trucking Inc., an independent business that contracts with FedEx to provide transportation services.
Driver of the Year Award
The Driver of the Year award recognizes individuals who exemplify the highest standards of safety, skill and service in the trucking industry. Evans’ career achievements with Bneton, as well as his leadership and dedication to others, have earned the respect of colleagues across North Carolina and throughout the nation’s freight transportation field.
Darren Evans
Based in Greensboro, NC, Evans has dedicated 45 years to the trucking profession and has spent nearly four decades providing services for independent transportation businesses contracting with FedEx. Since 1986 when Evans began providing services with Brad Benton Trucking Inc., he has accumulated more than 6 million accident-free miles – a milestone that reflects an unwavering commitment to safety and professionalism…