About Our Team
Theresa Maki
Theresa has been a professional truck driver since 1983. Four years as a Washington State apprenticeship instructor, an independent instructor since 1991 and a Washington State Commercial Driver’s License examiner since 1989. She has been involved with the CDL programming from the beginning as a defensive driving instructor for commercial vehicles and has also taught the safety aspect of the air brake system and overall mechanical safety for trucks and buses. Theresa keeps a close watch on the changing environment of commercial driving and is able to communicate to the students the importance of being a courteous and safe driver.
Theresa founded, and has owned T Enterprises, Inc. since 1991
Sergey Oleynik
Sergey is bilingual in Russian and English. His hard work and dedication to training is evident in the progress that his students show when it comes time to test, especially students who have struggled due to language barrier. He has a dry sense of humor and a peace he carries as he instructs that puts you at ease when you are in his truck.
Patrick Lover
A native Hawaiian, Patrick has been teaching CDL class for over 11 years and has held his CDL for over 16 years. Patrick is able to handle any and all student personalities, language barriers and backgrounds. Known for his ability to break down complex subjects and explain them easily to students, Patrick uses his quiet and cool attitude to deliver a complete and comprehensive classroom experience.
Clifton (Snoop) Lozano
A third generation truck driver, Snoop has worked at his family business from an early age and allows Snoop to stress the importance of safety inspections and operation of commercial vehicles. Snoop is able to take the most anxious of students and use his patience and comedic demeanor to have them laughing away their nerves and before they know it, have them safely driving a commercial vehicle.
True Lover
True is calm, patient, & easy going- but makes you feel safe and confident in the truck on your first day. True talks you through all the maneuvers & gives you the boost you need to learn something that might be brand new to you. True’s favorite part of working at T Enterprises is watching students progress from a student fresh in a truck, to a true Truck Driver!
Steven Lozano
An instructor since 2015, Steven grew up around his family trucking business and drove over the road for six years; passing through over 15 states. Steven’s temperament and real-world experience as a driver and instructor allows him to put students at ease and enables them to focus on training and instruction rather than the nerves of operating a commercial vehicle..
Dominic Bailey
Dominic has over the road experience, and will let you know the pros and cons of having that be a future career for you. He loves fixing trucks and knowing how everything works, which makes him super helpful if you are struggling with your pre-trip inspection!
Alex Guillen
Alex comes to T Enterprises with over ten years of experience including: doubles, tankers, hauled fuel and drove over the road. Calm and confident, Alex uses his previous experience both on the truck and as a former T Enterprises student to help students engage and become comfortable on the initial, medium-sized commercial vehicles and help work their way up to the bigger trucks. Alex’s temperament and interpersonal skills allow him to cultivate a friendly and interactive environment with the students. Alex is fluent in Spanish.
Steve Maki
Steve has held his CDL since 1991 and has maintained a career at Hanford that started in 1991 as a Journeyman Steamfitter out of Local 598.
He has worked in Health and Safety as the Building Trades Safety Representative for 19 years and currently holds the SMS (Safety Management Specialist) and CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) certifications from BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals). Steve utilizes his industry experience and knowledge to highlight the safety aspects of the trucking industry, principally in the realm of hazardous materials.