ABOUT PRODUCTS & SERVICES SAFETY CAREERS CONTACT US 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. 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. The Jankovich Company About Our Story The Jankovich Way Our Locations Products & Services Lubricants Fueling Services Marine Services Supply Equipment Safety Safety & Compliance Sustainability & Ethics Careers Opportunities Growing with Us Benefits ⓒ 2021 // The Jankovich Company, a NorthStar Energy operating company, a business unit of the Saltchuk Family of Businesses. Terms of Use // Privacy Notice // Disclaimer By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively.