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

Adan Montano

Adan comes to T Enterprises with over five years experience including: doubles, pneumatic trailers and dedicated routes. Calm and confident, Adan 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. Adan’s temperament and interpersonal skills allow him to cultivate a friendly and interactive environment with the students. Adan is fluent in Spanish.

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.

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..

Travis Maki

Inundated with trucks and vehicles from a young age, Travis comes to T Enterprises with over ten years of experience that spans from construction and heavy equipment to hazardous materials. Travis uses his calm demeanor and experience to push students out of their comfort zone and forms them into a skilled driver ready for the workforce. Driving trips often include tours throughout eastern Washington, breaks at the best local eateries and is consistently looking for a driving adventure.