Staff News
Welcome to LMC Staff News! This is your go-to spot for all the latest updates, achievements, and behind-the-scenes stories from our incredible team at LMC Express. We take pride in the dedication and hard work of our staff, and this section is dedicated to celebrating the people who keep our operations running smoothly every day. Stay tuned for exciting news, staff highlights, and more as we continue to grow and excel in the cold chain supply space.
Barend Engelbrecht’s 10-Year Journey at LMC Express — Growth, Grit and Opportunity
Barend Engelbrecht’s 10-year journey at LMC Express is all about growth, hard work, and grabbing every opportunity that comes his way. From “Let’s See What Happens” to Route Controller. Barend joined LMC in 2015 straight out of Matric, with no job description and no idea what he’d be doing. He started by fixing equipment and doing handyman tasks, then moved on to tyre fitments, loading trucks with the Hyster, and helping wherever needed.
Celebrating Nengo: A Journey of Growth and Dedication at LMC Express
At LMC Express, we take pride in our people — the dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver excellence every single day. One of these inspiring team members is Nengo, a proud LMC Express driver whose story reflects hard work, discipline, and passion.
Celebrating Our Driver of the Month – Hlompho
Driver of the Month: Hlompho!
At LMC Express, we don’t just move goods – we move with heart. And this month, our man Hlompho has been named Best Driver of the Month by MiX Telematics. Since joining the LMC Express family in 2020, Hlompho has been the definition of dedication. He’s grateful to be part of a company that looks after its drivers – from proper rest to our night watchmen who check in to keep everyone safe. That’s the kind of care that keeps the wheels turning.
Delivering on Our Promise: The Vital Role of Our Route Controllers and
Planners
They’re not behind the wheel—but they’re behind every successful delivery.
At LMC Express, our Route Controllers and Planners are the engine room of our operation. From last-minute changes to multi-temperature planning, they keep your goods moving—on time, every time.
We follow the 7 Ps of Service Excellence, and these legends are the reason we can deliver on every one of them. From Product to Process to People — they’re the real deal.
Collen and Bongi – LMC Express Planners
Meet Collen and Bongi, two logistics planners at LMC Express in Johannesburg. Their job is full of challenges, problem-solving, and teamwork. They are excited about the future, especially about using AI to make planning even better.
Collen and Bongi are planners at LMC Express in Johannesburg. Every day, they help make sure that trucks are on the road, loads are delivered on time, and everything runs smoothly.
Meet Njabulo, Our Durban-Based Planner
At LMC Express, logistics is more than just moving goods—it’s about precision, teamwork, and keeping our promises. And in Durban, that mission is driven forward each day by Njabulo, our dedicated logistics planner.
A Day in the Life
Njabulo’s mornings kick off with reviewing the delivery schedule and tackling any urgent or overnight bookings. From there, it’s all systems go—analysing routes, assigning the right drivers to the right loads, and syncing up with the warehouse team to ensure consignments are ready to roll.
Meet Zamakuluga – LMC Express’s Top Driver on the Tracking System
Zamakuluga has been part of the LMC Express family since 2016. His journey started in a special way – he saw a truck on the road with the LMC Express name and decided to make a call. That call changed his life.
He started as a driver on the Johannesburg to Durban route. Two years ago, he switched to the Cape Town to Johannesburg route, where he continues to shine. His performance on the tracking system proves it – Zamakuluga is now rated as the best driver at LMC Express.
Happy birthday to us!
Today (1 April 2025) we celebrate 28 years of keeping it cool — and what an incredible journey it’s been!
From humble beginnings to becoming a trusted name in cold chain logistics, every kilometre travelled, every delivery made, and every client served has been possible thanks to our phenomenal team.
To our dedicated staff — thank you for your loyalty, hard work, and unwavering support. You are the heartbeat of LMC Express, and this milestone belongs to each and every one of you.
Here’s to more years of growth, grit, and good vibes on the road ahead.
Happy Birthday, LMC Express! Let’s keep on trucking!
Gerwhin's Journey
In 2020, Gershwin joined LMC and hit the ground running—starting on local routes, learning the ropes, and building confidence behind the wheel. Just one year later, he levelled up to long-distance driving… a lifelong dream come true.
His story is one of growth, grit, and going the distance.
Head to the blog to read the full journey:
https://www.lmcexpress.co.za/gershwins-journey/
Meet John: A Dedicated Team Member at LMC Express
John’s Commitment to Proper Stock Offloading & Sorting at Shoprite
John has been a part of LMC Express since 11th June 2018, and his journey with the company has been full of growth and learning. Over the years, John has developed many valuable skills, particularly in time management and communication. His role at LMC Express, along with his dedicated team, is essential to ensuring that everything runs smoothly when offloading clients’ stock and preparing it for delivery, especially when it comes to packing goods correctly at Shoprite. This is a service that LMC Express takes great pride in, and John is at the heart of it all.
Meet Our Customer Care Team at LMC Express!
Say hello to the amazing customer care team at LMC Express! These dedicated ladies make sure every customer feels valued and appreciated. This dream team includes Elzonia, Samantha, Marilyn, and Pamela—all focused on making each customer’s experience smooth, friendly, and unforgettable.
Celebrating Brian Kilowan’s Journey
Happy Birthday to Our Fearless Leader, Lizette!
Last week, we celebrated the birthday of the amazing woman steering the ship at LMC Express! Lizette, your vision, and unwavering dedication inspire us every day. Thank you for guiding us with strength, wisdom, and a passion that drives everything we do.
Here’s to many more years of success, laughter, and milestones under your remarkable leadership!
Meet Chantal
Chantal started her amazing journey with us in 2011 as a fleet controller. Within a year, she was promoted to fleet supervisor, where she ensured that pallets were loaded and off-loaded properly and that the chiller and freezer temperatures were just right. After four years in fleet, she became our operations manager, expertly handling the Cape Town-Durban-Cape Town-PE route for five years.
When Chantal welcomed her twins, she took on the role of a pallet hunter, which gave her the work-life balance she needed. This role strengthened her bond with clients, as she ensured that trucks were always full. Her constant interaction with clients sparked her interest in sales and marketing, where she has been thriving for the past three years.
Shout-out To All The Women At LMC Express
A shout-out to the phenomenal women making waves here! Your energy, dedication, and unwavering commitment keep this ship sailing smoothly.
From tackling daily challenges to bringing that extra touch of excellence to everything you do, you are the heartbeat of our success. Whether you’re out on the road, coordinating logistics, or managing the nitty-gritty details behind the scenes, your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
Celebrating 10 Years of Dedication with Oupa Kwena!
Let’s give a big round of applause to Oupa Kwena, who is marking an incredible milestone of 10 years with LMC Express!
Oupa joined us back in 2014 as an assistant driver, quickly proving his ability to work seamlessly with the driver team. His dedication and hard work didn’t go unnoticed, and in 2018, he transitioned to the role of forklift driver. Oupa has always been a stickler for safety and handles pallets with the utmost care, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
His commitment to excellent customer service is at the heart of everything he does. Whether he’s loading or offloading, Oupa always puts our customers first, making sure they receive the best service possible.
NBCRFLI's Health Truck Visits Durban Depot
A huge thank you to the @nbcrfli and their Health Truck for coming through to our depot in Durban this week! With the winter season coming, LMC wants to make sure that our people are healthy and ready for the cold. A huge thank you to our HR Administrator, Rene, for organising this visit and taking care of everyone.
Farewell Charmaine
“Having worked with a colleague for more than 27 years says something about both of us. I am not the easiest person in my best days, but Charmaine has always been there to support me.
Charmaine is one of the very few people I trust with both my life and my money. I do not make the statement lightly, but in the 27 years we’ve worked together at LMC Express she did not disappoint me once. She leaves a legacy of utmost loyalty, with never a bad word about any of her colleagues – she is an incredibly rare and special person!” – Lizette Conradie
Petros Deservingly Takes Home the Title of “Best Driver”
Petros Kwinana affectionately known as “The principal”, drives the JHB – PE route. This month he deservingly takes home the title of “Best Driver”, which is determined by the stats pulled from our trusty Mix Telematics system.
Petros has always been a reliable and rule-abiding driver and it is the reason he scores so well on the system. He has been with our company for 9 years and we have been very lucky to have him as part of the team.
Teamwork Makes The Dreamwork
“Behind every successful organization is the team of people who made it happen.’’ This excellent quote from an article by Talent Partners, Executive Search Consultants, aptly describes LMC Express.
As a company with strong teams and passionate employees invested in the organisation, LMC Express has come a long way from just being a transport company.
We are now a proud service provider of part loads/pallet loads in the FMCG industry on all the major routes in RSA.
Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business
At the start of 2023, LMC Express embarked on a new business process improvement project with the help of the book “Traction: Get a grip on your business”. Written by world-renowned business developer Gino Wickman, our leadership team was inspired!
We now gather in person at least 4 times a year to work on improving all our business processes. At these meetings, we work in smaller groups to share ideas and give advice across different departments. It is a time for productivity, innovation and development.
Long Distance Driving by Ayhana Petersen
My name is Ayhana Petersen. One of my main tasks in the operations room at Cape Town Head Office is to interpret the Mix Telematics reports on driver habits. It is always a good idea to combine theory with practical application, hence my decision to join some of our drivers on the open road.
I wanted to gain first-hand experience and observe the technical aspects of driving errors, as reported by the Mix Telematics Report System and to gain a better understanding of the driver’s scores on that route. Additionally, I wanted to engage in a discussion with the driver and learn more about how he felt. Initially, I had the expectation that I would be strictly observing Tyrone driving but our journey soon evolved into many discussions.
Driving Miss Daisy | Lawson Mashanda
Lawson joined our team on 1st October 2017. He says that the working conditions at LMC Express are great, and he praises the management system for their communication skills. “I am happy with LMC Express and with the communication from our route controllers. If I have a problem, the route controllers are always ready to communicate and help. LMC works like a body, and a body cannot function properly without hands and legs.”
Lawson has been driving for ten years. On average he drives about 18,000 km a month. In his opinion, the biggest challenges faced as a long-distance driver in RSA are some of the different personalities on the road, particularly those prone to ‘road rage’ and reckless driving. He takes the stance of being vigilant and anticipates the reactions of other drivers who do not obey the laws of the road so as to avoid unnecessary accidents or incidents.