A storied past.
A legendary business.

Thomas B. Jankovich founded The Jankovich Company in 1933. Despite a massive earthquake, adverse economic conditions, and fierce competition in the Los Angeles Harbor, the small business thrived, serving the local fishing fleet for the next 40 years. In 1977, Tom Jankovich took over the company and continues to grow it today, serving land and marine customers from the Pacific Ocean east to Nevada and from the Mexican border north to the San Francisco Bay. With strategically located facilities throughout Southern California, Jankovich’s family-owned culture was built on the core value of taking responsibility and engaging with its employees, customers, and communities.

 
5 Men Standing in Front of Shell Sign, Black and White
1933 Jankovich Logo with Boat and Truck
Six Members of the Jankovich Family Standing in Front of Boat
 
 

1933

The Jankovich Company is founded by Thomas B. Jankovich.

1975

TJC forms division to become the largest supplier of lubes on the Western seaboard. Adds a lube oil tank farm in Long Beach and warehouse for packaged products and supplies.

1977

Thomas Jankovich, Jr. named President and begins innovations in products and services. Launches new customized 75-foot tanker class vessel - Vicki Ann - with a 35,000-gallon capacity, the first self-propelled boat capable of delivering bulk lubricants to ships offshore.

1981

Starts a water taxi service within the Port of Los Angeles and expands truck fleet to accommodate more than 8 million gallons of lube oil annually.

1987

Acquires the Robyn J. a 110-foot supply and tow boat to support the offshore transporting of fuel, lubes, and supplies.

1993

Takes over San Diego 10th Avenue Terminal from British Petroleum.

1994

Sells passenger transportation vessels to concentrate on petroleum distribution.

1997

Acquires Exxon distributorship in Paramount, CA.

2000

Expands San Diego Terminal to handle all jet fuel for San Diego International Airport.

2002

Acquires Mobil automotive distributorship.

2003

Construction of rail spur to facilitate large-volume product deliveries and the import of 10 million gallons of lubricants from the Gulf Coast annually.

2004

Acquires 19,000 barrel tank barge Taylor J to support explosive growth in San Diego cruise ship business.

2011

Certifications issued by US Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping that Tori J and Tyler J are OPA 90 compliant.

2018

Celebrates 85 years in business and moves into new, larger headquarters in San Pedro.

2021

Joins the NorthStar Energy the energy business unit of the Saltchuk family of businesses.