Meet the Team

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!

Alan has been in the Heavy Automotive industry since leaving school, working in his father's workshop before moving to New Zealand in 2008. Alan has been a heavy diesel mechanic, spare parts interpreter, sales representative and moved into the Sales Manager role in 2018. When he's not at work Alan enjoys fishing, rugby and ruby league, baseball and golf, as well as spending time with his two young children.

Nathaniel started working with Daimler Trucks Laverton in 2013 as a Sales Cadet. Quickly developing a passion for the Mercedes-Benz Vans product line and its customer base Nathaniel continued on to become the dedicated Van Sales manager. When Nathaniel is not at work he enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

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.

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.

Saras recently started with Daimler Trucks Laverton, coming from a Customer Service Role and stepping into Service Advising. Saras enjoys the tasks he has set for him and is looking forward to a long career with Daimler Trucks. All that aside, he is a pretty laid back guy, somewhat adventurous and likes to have a chat, so he says don't be shy to say hi if you see him around the Dealership. P.S. Come see service for a free coffee.

Steph is our newest Service Advisor, coming from an admin background working around heavy vehicles. She brings her bubbly and warming personality to the dealership, and really enjoys working as a Service Advisor and is excited for a long career at Daimler Trucks Laverton. Outside of work, Steph enjoys being a 'social butterfly' and is very adventurous.

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.