Meet Our Team

Steven has over 20 years experience as a Senior Manager and holds a Diploma in Business Management. Steven’s experience includes involvement in large capital equipment, aviation and with Truck manufacturer Daimler. Steven has recently relocated to Victoria where he holds the position of General Manager for Daimler Trucks Laverton and Daimler Trucks Somerton.

Steve joined his father selling trucks at Stillwell Trucks in 1987 and in 1990 he moved to Melbourne to help set up Austrans Ford Truck Centre in Footscray as Used Truck Manager. He progressed through various management roles with various brands through to General Manager in 2003. While truck and truck industry knowledge got him the job, he says it is the great management and staff of the dealerships and group that have kept him here for nearly 32 years!

With over 19 years in the industry, Leo joined Daimler Trucks Laverton in March 2019. He has a passion to help his sales team, from receiving the sale to delivery with great enthusiasm - he still enjoys handing over keys to the customer! Leo loves watching the Magpies play at the MCG with his family and when the footy season is over he enjoys heading to the beautiful Surf Coast in Victoria for surfing, taking in the views and enjoying some family time in the sun.

Nigel leads our team of sales specialists at Used Trucks in Laverton and Dandenong. He started working with trucks in 1998 as a service adviser before moving into sales, which has spanned over 18 years. Nigel developed a strong passion for selling trucks and, after a period out on his own, he returned to our Victorian operations to lead the team.

Josh started his career at DTL back in 2005 as an apprentice Diesel Mechanic when it was named Daimler Chrysler Footscray. After becoming fully qualified and working as a break down technician, Josh decided that customer facing was next. His experience as a Service Advisor, passion and knowledge of trucks and exceptional work ethic led to his promotion to Service Manager in 2015. Josh spends his time outside of work with his family, working on projects at home and riding his Harley Davidson.

Daniel is an experienced technician, advisor and mentor. He priorities the development of streamlined processes in order to achieve quality outcomes for the benefit of the team, customers and organisation. Soon to be recognised for 10 years of service, Daniel is a loyal leader whose dedication to any challenges that come his way set him up for great success. He is a proud husband and father of two teenage children, a huge dog, noisy bird and a bald cat. Daniel is also an avid Carlton supporter.

George started his apprenticeship at Adtrans Truck Centre in 2012 and achieved apprentice of the year with AP Eagers in 2014. After completing his apprenticeship in 2016, he moved over to DT Laverton and not long a great opportunity arose for him to commence a role as service advisor. A few years later, George is still pushing the hard yards to better the customer experience at DT Laverton.

Daniel started in the industry as an apprentice in 2005. With an extensive mechanical knowledge and background in Heavy Vehicle, Rail, Mining and Industrial, he has progressed through many roles ranging from Technician to Department Manager for various brands and industries. Though finding enjoyment in each and every role Daniel has undertaken, the dealership environment is where he finds himself most comfortable and feels this way at Daimler Trucks Laverton.

Tim joined his father as an apprentice auto electrician at Scania in 2003 to start his automotive journey. He has processed through a workshop role to service advising in 2017. Being in the industry for 17 years Tim has amassed experience in the trade as well as customer focus which keeps him relevant in his role as an advisor. The staff at DT Laverton keeping him coming bak every day with a smile on his face.

Don has worked in the Automotive industry for over 30 years, started working with Daimler Trucks Laverton in 2017. He enjoys helping his team to learn and grow in the ever changing Trucking industry. After work he loves a game of golf with his family and friends also enjoys watching the mighty Blue baggers.