Welcome to Tarr, one of the largest west coast distributors of commodity and specialty chemicals, lubricants and fuels. We stand for prompt delivery, exceptional service and value for your dollar!
The Tarr full service spectrum includes hundreds of products, plus:
- cardlock fleet fueling
- direct manufacturing
- tank farms and tank monitoring
- warehousing
- high-purity manufacturing
- contract labeling and packaging
- delivery with the Tarr truck fleet and by rail
In addition, Tarr is a Chevron Signature Class Lubrication Marketer, with Product Integrity Accreditation for packaging and handling of Chevron Lubricants. There is no higher distinction.
We offer you local expertise, national distribution, personal service and innovative problem-solving second to none. Since 1955, we’ve never found a job that was too big, too small or too challenging. If you don’t see what you have in mind, just call us at 800.422.5069.
NACD Presents Annual Responsible Distribution Excellence Award to Tarr, LLC
SAN DIEGO, Calif., November 28, 2012

In announcing the award, Andrew Skipp, NACD’s Chairman and President/CEO of Hubbard-Hall Inc. said, “NACD is proud to recognize Tarr, LLC as the 7th recipient of this prestigious award. Tarr embodies excellent performance in EHS&S in the chemical distribution industry and truly represents NACD well in these challenging times. They exemplify the high standards required by Responsible Distribution.”
In accepting the award, Skip Tarr, President of Tarr, LLC commented, “Considering the quality of the NACD membership it’s a high honor to be considered amongst the best. The employees at Tarr, LLC for years have embraced the guiding principles of Responsible Distribution. They’re committed to doing their part to maintain a safe work environment and protect the communities in which they live. This award is further acknowledgment of their efforts. I am very appreciative that NACD has singled out Tarr, LLC to receive the Responsible Distribution Excellence Award!”
Tarr, LLC operates across the Western United States with its rail, bulk storage and packaging capabilities at its Portland, Oregon and Phoenix, Arizona facilities. Tarr specializes in meeting customer specific needs and offer high purity packaging capabilities. In addition, Tarr has warehousing capabilities in the Los Angeles and Seattle areas. Primary product lines include solvents and surfactants. The company, with 75 employees, operates its own fleet of trucks and delivers roughly 90% of its orders. All Tarr operations are also ISO 9001 certified. Tarr is a charter member of the Omni-Chem alliance.
Responsible Distribution is NACD’s premier environmental, health, safety and security program that is implemented by all of its members and many of its chemical handler affiliates. For more information on Responsible Distribution, go to http://www.nacd.com/dist_process/.
