Meet Our Team

Steven Smith
General Manager
Mobile: 0423 590 565
Steven has over 20 years experience as a Senior Manager and holds a Diploma in Business Management. Steven s experience includes involvement in...
View MoreSteven 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.

Alan Craig
Sales Manager - Freightliner & Mercedes-Benz
Mobile: 0439 583 626
Email: npenvt@qgyniregba.pbz.nh
Alan has been in the Heavy Automotive industry since leaving school, working in his father s workshop before moving to New Zealand in...
View MoreAlan 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.

Nigel Schofield
Manager - Used Trucks Laverton & Dandenong
Mobile: 0419 176 900
Nigel leads our team of sales specialists at Used Trucks in Laverton and Dandenong. He started working with trucks in 1998 as a...
View MoreNigel 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 Ford
Service Manager
Mobile: 0417 356 243
Email: wsbeq@qgyniregba.pbz.nh
Josh started his career at DTL back in 2005 as an apprentice Diesel Mechanic when it was named Daimler Chrysler Footscray. After becoming...
View MoreJosh 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 Mazzarolli
Service Supervisor
Mobile: 0429 033 878
Daniel is an experienced technician, advisor and mentor. He priorities the development of streamlined processes in order to achieve quality outcomes for the...
View MoreDaniel 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 Rautenbach
Service Advisor
George started his apprenticeship at Adtrans Truck Centre in 2012 and achieved apprentice of the year with AP Eagers in 2014. After completing...
View MoreGeorge 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 Sladek
Service Advisor
Email: qfynqrx@qgyniregba.pbz.nh
Daniel started in the industry as an apprentice in 2005. With an extensive mechanical knowledge and background in Heavy Vehicle, Rail, Mining and...
View MoreDaniel 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 Johannessen
Service Advisor
Tim joined his father as an apprentice auto electrician at Scania in 2003 to start his automotive journey. He has processed through a...
View MoreTim 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 Hovenden
Parts Manager
Mobile: 0439 469 274
Email: qubiraqra@qgyniregba.pbz.nh
Don has worked in the Automotive industry for over 30 years, started working with Daimler Trucks Laverton in 2017. He enjoys helping his...
View MoreDon 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.

Don Hovenden
Parts Manager
Mobile: 0439 469 274
Email: qubiraqra@qgyniregba.pbz.nh
Don has worked in the Automotive industry for over 30 years, started working with Daimler Trucks Laverton in 2017. He enjoys helping his...
View MoreDon 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.

Steven Smith
General Manager
Mobile: 0423 590 565
Steven has over 20 years experience as a Senior Manager and holds a Diploma in Business Management. Steven s experience includes involvement in...
View MoreSteven 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.

Alan Craig
Sales Manager - Freightliner & Mercedes-Benz
Mobile: 0439 583 626
Email: npenvt@qgyniregba.pbz.nh
Alan has been in the Heavy Automotive industry since leaving school, working in his father s workshop before moving to New Zealand in...
View MoreAlan 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.

Josh Ford
Service Manager
Mobile: 0417 356 243
Email: wsbeq@qgyniregba.pbz.nh
Josh started his career at DTL back in 2005 as an apprentice Diesel Mechanic when it was named Daimler Chrysler Footscray. After becoming...
View MoreJosh 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 Mazzarolli
Service Supervisor
Mobile: 0429 033 878
Daniel is an experienced technician, advisor and mentor. He priorities the development of streamlined processes in order to achieve quality outcomes for the...
View MoreDaniel 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 Rautenbach
Service Advisor
George started his apprenticeship at Adtrans Truck Centre in 2012 and achieved apprentice of the year with AP Eagers in 2014. After completing...
View MoreGeorge 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 Sladek
Service Advisor
Email: qfynqrx@qgyniregba.pbz.nh
Daniel started in the industry as an apprentice in 2005. With an extensive mechanical knowledge and background in Heavy Vehicle, Rail, Mining and...
View MoreDaniel 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 Johannessen
Service Advisor
Tim joined his father as an apprentice auto electrician at Scania in 2003 to start his automotive journey. He has processed through a...
View MoreTim 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.

Nigel Schofield
Manager - Used Trucks Laverton & Dandenong
Mobile: 0419 176 900
Nigel leads our team of sales specialists at Used Trucks in Laverton and Dandenong. He started working with trucks in 1998 as a...
View MoreNigel 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.