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Railcars and material-handling equipment at a Tristar facility

About Tristar

Family-Owned.
Built for What’s Next.

Since 2000, Tristar has combined personal service, experienced people and modern logistics capabilities to help customers move freight safely and efficiently across the West Coast.

Our Journey

A Timeline of Growth

Our story has been shaped by safety, service, and a desire to build what’s next.

2000

Where It All Began

Tristar Companies was founded in Vancouver, Washington with a simple mission: deliver dependable rail-to-truck transloading and storage with integrity and a customer-first mindset.

Railcars at a Tristar facility
Tristar rail and transloading facility in California

2004

Expansion to California

New facilities and expanded services strengthened our network across Washington and California, enabling us to support more customers with faster, safer and more efficient solutions.

2020

Expansion to Eastern Washington

Tristar expanded into Eastern Washington, extending our reach and creating new opportunities to serve customers with flexible transloading, storage and logistics solutions.

Aerial view of a Tristar facility
Tristar material handling and rail operations

2024

New Saw Services in Vancouver

New saw services were added at our Vancouver facility, expanding our capabilities and giving customers another way to streamline material handling and prepare products for their next destination.

2026

Muscat Terminal Opens for Business

The opening of our Muscat Terminal expanded Tristar’s Southern California network and created new capacity to support the growing movement of renewable fuels and other essential products.

Tristar rail and logistics operations in Southern California
Framed photos hung on stack of woord

Today

Built for What’s Next

Today, Tristar continues to invest in its people, facilities and capabilities while staying focused on what has mattered from the beginning: safety, reliability and service our customers can count on.

Ready To Build What’s Next?

Whether you’re looking for a reliable service partner or exploring opportunities with our team, we’re here to help.

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Our People

The People Behind the Performance

Our experienced team is the foundation of everything we do. From operations to customer solutions, we are united by a shared commitment to safety, service and delivering smarter logistics.

Elie Erickson

I specialize in product rotation, inventory management, and efficient product movement across rail and trucking operations and our PET saw operations. I’m dependable, detail-oriented, adaptable, and a positive team player who enjoys building strong relationships, solving problems, and finding ways to keep operations running smoothly.

Elie Erickson

Logistics Coordinator

Vancouver, WA

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Amber Nuno

I started from the ground up and worked my way into my current role, giving me a hands-on understanding of our business and operations. I enjoy keeping things positive, having a good laugh, and building great relationships with our customers and team. But when it’s time to get down to business, I’m all in. And if you really want to win me over—bring food!

Amber Nuno

Office Supervisor

Fontana, CA

Ana Pandeli

Has 25 years of transportation experience. Dedicated leader who thrives on helping her employees become their best version of the themselves. An artistic, creative individual, who loves music.

Ana Pandeli

Operations Manager

Fontana, CA

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Sonny Patterson

I care about doing things well. I value integrity, accountability, curiosity, continuous improvement, and treating people with respect—and I try to bring those values to work every day.

Sonny Patterson

Office Manager

Vancouver, WA

Robert Rios

Results-driven with extensive expertise in rail operations and a strong background in continuous improvement. I’m always a step ahead and focused on the next growth opportunity for the company that my team constantly tells me “Slow down Robert”.

Robert Rios

Rail Logistics Leader

Fontana, CA

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Debbie Therrian

I love working with people and have a heavy customer service and PR background. I am a farm girl at heart and will always choose flowers over chocolate.

Debbie Therrian

Office Manager

Spokane, WA

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The Team

Four Locations. One Team.

Tristar Vancouver rail facility
Vancouver, Washington
Tristar Spokane rail facility
Spokane, Washington
Tristar Fontana rail facility
Fontana, California
Tristar Muscat Fontana facility
Tristar Muscat Fontana

We are proud of our people and the culture we have built together. Their dedication is what keeps our customers moving forward—every day.

Peter Howe CEO, Tristar Companies

Rooted in Values. Focused on the Future.

Our success is built on strong relationships, a people-first mindset and a relentless drive to improve.

Safety-Driven

We protect our people, our customers and our communities.

Customer-Focused

We listen, adapt and deliver solutions that exceed expectations.

Built on Relationships

We value trust, teamwork and long-term partnerships that last.

Join Our Team

Build your career with a family-owned company that values safety, teamwork and doing the job right.

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