DMC Insurance receently named Efigenio “Nick” Barboza of Covenant Logistics as its 2026 DMC Driver of the Year.
This annual award recognizes the top-tier drivers among DMC’s customers. Nominees are evaluated on their overall driving record, leadership contributions within their organization, and service to their community and the trucking industry.
Barboza was chosen as the winning driver by a committee that has deep expertise in transportation, safety, and related fields, according to DMC The award, along with a cash prize and gift package, will be formally presented to Barboza during a special appreciation event hosted by DMC at his home terminal this summer.
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“Nick reflects the very best of the transportation industry: hard work, loyalty, faith, generosity, and a genuine desire to lift others up. His story is not only remarkable, but also an example for all to follow,” said Lathen Whited, VP of Enterprise Retention at Covenant Logistics.
While all the 2026 candidates were impressive, DMC said Barboza stood out for his long history of safe driving, his extraordinary dedication to training new drivers, and his commitment to serving others. He has been with Covenant for 28 years and has accumulated over 3.5 million miles.
BVarboza has earned multiple safety and training honors throughout his career, including Covenant’s elite 120-Club recognition for achieving 3 million consecutive accident-free miles..He has also received Covenant’s Professional Trainer of the Month honors, 2025 Professional Trainer of the Year award, TCA’s 2025 Professional Driver of the Year, and has competed in multiple driving championships.
As a professional trainer and mentor, Barboza has trained more than 650 new students.
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