Transportation you can rely on

Tobar is located just south of Olympia, in Rochester, Washington. We are proud to be a third-generation family-owned and operated business, which was originally established in 1979 by Tom Buechel with only a single log truck.

Today, the company continues to thrive under the ownership and management of Teresa and Ross Bullinger, alongside their son David. Tobar has significantly expanded its reach and capabilities and now serves a diverse range of customers across three distinct divisions: flatbed trucking, heavy haul transportation, and log trucking services.

Our Services

  • Our flatbed trucking service is designed to handle your loads with precision and care. With a modern fleet and experienced drivers, we ensure secure transport from pickup to delivery—safeguarding your cargo every mile of the journey. Trust us to provide reliable, on-time service that keeps your business moving forward.

  • Our heavy haul division delivers expert transport solutions for oversized, heavy loads that require specialized handling. Equipped with modern machinery and a team of seasoned professionals, we ensure every cargo is transported safely and efficiently, from meticulous route planning to timely delivery. Trust our heavy haul division to navigate the challenges of transporting your most demanding freight.

  • Our modern fleet is equipped with the right systems to secure and protect your loads during transport. With experienced drivers, we ensure timely pickups and deliveries, helping you keep your operations on track.

Drive for us

Looking for a full time regional driver job?

  • CDL class A driver for Curtain Van and flatbed

  • Territory is usually Washington, Oregon, Idaho and occasionally Montana

  • Drivers are home weekends - out most evenings

  • Earning potential $75,000 - $90,000 per year

  • Medical, dental, vision

  • Paid vacation

Two years’ experience preferred with semis and doubles, and a clean driving record. Pre-employment drug test required.

Call David @ 360-701-5813 or email David@tobarincorporated.com.

Third generation, family owned.

Established in 1979, Tobar Inc is a third-generation family owned and operated transportation company. After a long career as a transportation manager for a large timber company, Tom Buechel decided to leave travel and company politics behind. He purchased the company’s first truck – a cab-over Peterbilt log truck and went to work. He built the company up to a fleet of four trucks, and was home each night with his family.

By 1999, it was time to usher in the next generation of family leadership. Teresa Bullinger, Tom’s daughter, bought and operated the company with her husband, Ross Bullinger. Their oldest son, David, took quickly to greasing and washing trucks, spending many afternoons at the shop with his dad and grandpa. Tom continued to be involved actively in the business as both a driver and advisor through 2012.

In 2010, David Bullinger began driving log truck for the company and helping more broadly with daily operations. After the housing crash of 2008, the company pivoted from solely log trucking to building a fleet of flatbeds. In the last ten years the company has grown quickly, opening a heavy haul division.

Now, Tobar has 15 trucks across three divisions (flatbed, heavy haul, and log) and employs 18 people including drivers, a dispatcher, and a bookkeeper. David runs the day-to-day operations of the business and works closely with Ross and Teresa to lead strategic growth.