The Louisiana Motor Transport Association Foundation recently recognized outstanding contributions to trucking safety and professionalism through its annual Truck Safety Awards program.
Casey Driggers of Custom Transport was named Louisiana Safety Professional of the Year, and Charles James of New South Express received the Louisiana Professional Truck Driver of the Year award.
The awards were presented during the LMTA Foundation's Truck Safety Awards Ceremony, held June 20at the Cajundome Event Center in Lafayette. The ceremony was conducted in conjunction with the 2026 Louisiana Truck Driving Championships Awards Ceremony.
James was selected as the 2026 Louisiana Professional Truck Driver of the Year for his exceptional safety record and professionalism. Over the past seven years, he has logged approximately 700,000 accident-free miles while maintaining a spotless driving record, including no preventable crashes, moving violations, or DOT-recordable incidents.
The LMTA said, "Known for his reliability, positive attitude, and commitment to safety, James consistently demonstrates excellence behind the wheel while serving as a strong representative of the trucking industry. His dedication and professionalism make him a deserving recipient of this year's award."
Driggers was selected as the 2026 Louisiana Safety Professional of the Year for his outstanding leadership in creating a strong culture of safety throughout his organization. Overseeing safety efforts across more than 20 million annual miles and nearly 300 employees, he has implemented effective training, accountability measures, and safety technologies that have produced measurable results.
LMTA said of Driggers, "His commitment to driver development, open communication, and collaboration with industry and enforcement partners has strengthened both company and public safety. His leadership and dedication make him a deserving recipient of this year's award."
