What The Jankovich does

The Jankovich Company is a Southern California petroleum and specialty-product distributor founded in 1933 by Thomas B. Jankovich to serve the Los Angeles Harbor fishing fleet. From headquarters in Paramount, CA, with marine operations in San Pedro and San Diego, the company distributes Mobil-branded automotive, commercial, and industrial lubricants; Gold Coast private-label lubricants; Idemitsu OEM fluids; coolants and antifreeze (PEAK, Mobil Delvac); gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, marine fuels, and biodiesel; and ancillary supply products including chemicals, solvents, wash-and-detail supplies, paper products, and service-drive consumables. It also sells and services Samson equipment (storage tanks, pumps, dispensing and containment systems) and offers fuel management services including wet hosing, on-site fueling, bobtail fueling, cardlock access via CFN/FleetCor, and fuel polishing.

The company's marine operation is its most distinctive asset: a fleet of five double-hull tank barges, a dedicated 75,000-gallon lube barge, single-delivery capability of up to 500,000 gallons, and a 40-ton crane at Berth 74 supporting bunkering, dockside fueling, and commercial barging services for international shipping, commercial shipping, mega yachts, and pleasure craft in the LA/Long Beach and San Diego harbors. The company handles all jet fuel for San Diego International Airport via its 10th Avenue Terminal and holds OPA 90 certifications on its Tori J and Tyler J vessels. Long-tenured OEM authorizations span GM, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Toyota, Porsche, Subaru, Kia, Infiniti, and Saab, plus national distribution for Shell Marine products throughout California ports.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-fee fuel and lubricant sales on volume, plus equipment sales and service, with custom quotes based on customer requirements. The customer base is spread across Automotive, Industrial, Commercial, Marine, and Aviation verticals, including trucking fleets, mass transit, rail, power generation, oil and gas, refineries, food and beverage manufacturing, federal/state/local government, military, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Since 2021, the company has operated as a subsidiary of NorthStar Energy, the energy business unit of the Saltchuk Family of Businesses, alongside Hawaii Petroleum, Delta Western, Inlet Energy, Alaska Petroleum, CityServiceValcon, and Coleman Oil. Technical and operating staff are available 24/7.

Name

The Jankovich

Legal name

The Jankovich Company

Website

https://thejankovichcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Jankovich Company is a 90-year-old, family-founded petroleum distributor serving automotive, industrial, commercial, marine, and government customers across Southern California. It distributes Mobil lubricants, fuels, marine bunkering via a 5-barge fleet, equipment, and specialty supply products from facilities in Paramount, San Pedro, and San Diego.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Petroleum and Lubricant Distribution

NAICS

Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) (424720), Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Lubricants (Hydraulics, Gear, Compressor, Turbine, Metalworking) (EUALAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine & Offshore Lubricants (Cylinder Oils, System Oils, EALs) (EUALAJAI), Retail & E-commerce Lubricants Sales (Auto Parts, Quick Lube, Online) (EUALAJAF), Marine Lubricants Supply & Services (Cylinder/System Oils) (TLAHAKAJ), Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners) (TLAKAOAL), Marine Fueling & Engine Fluids Retail (Oil, Additives, Lubricants) (CRAMAIAK), Car Wash, Auto Detailing & Vehicle Cleaning Supplies Distribution (CRAOAGAM)

Keywords

• Fuel distribution
• Marine lubricants
• Industrial lubricants
• Petroleum distribution
• Commercial fueling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paramount

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Lubricants Distribution: Distribution of Mobil lubricants (automotive, commercial, industrial) and Gold Coast private label brand lubricants for various applications
2. Fueling Services: Supply of gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, marine fuels, and biodiesel with wet hosing, on-site fueling, bobtail fueling, and cardlock services
3. Marine Services: Marine fuel and lubricant delivery via truck or barge, dockside fueling, bunkering services for commercial vessels, mega yachts, and pleasure craft
4. Equipment Sales and Service: Sales, service and installation of equipment for fleet maintenance, commercial, industrial, automotive shops, dealerships. Authorized distributor of Samson equipment.
5. Supply Products: Supply of coolants, antifreeze, chemicals, solvents, wash and detail supplies, paper products, service drive products for automotive and industrial operations

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Jankovich Company is a full-service land and marine lubricants, fuels, and specialty products distributor serving automotive, industrial, commercial, marine, and aviation customers across Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona since 1933. The company distributes Mobil automotive, commercial, and industrial lubricants, its own Gold Coast private-label lubricants, Idemitsu OEM fluids, gasoline, diesel, aviation, and marine fuels, plus related equipment and supply products, supported by direct delivery fleets, marine barges, and 24/7 technical and operating staff.

Product overview

The Jankovich Company is a full-service land and marine lubricants, fuels, and specialty products distributor operating since 1933. The company offers a unified portfolio of petroleum distribution services built around six core pillars: Lubricants (Mobil-branded automotive, commercial, and industrial lubricants plus Gold Coast private label and Idemitsu OEM fluids), Fueling Services (wet hosing, on-site and bobtail fueling, cardlock, and fuel polishing), Marine Services (bunkering, barge delivery, dockside fueling), Equipment (storage tanks, pumps, monitoring systems), Supply (coolants, chemicals, solvents, paper products, wash/detail supplies), and Safety solutions. Products are sourced from world-leading brands including Mobil, Exxon Mobil, Shell Marine, PEAK, Samson, Tork, TerraClean, Car Brite, and Slip-N-Grip. The company serves automotive dealerships, trucking fleets, maritime operations, manufacturing plants, power generation, and government entities throughout Southern California from facilities in Paramount, San Diego, and San Pedro.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gold Coast Brand: API licensed private label lubricants including passenger car engine oil, diesel engine oil, hydraulic oils, and transmission fluid.

Products and services

• Mobil Automotive Lubricants Complete line of Mobil-branded automotive lubricants including passenger vehicle motor oils, drive train fluids, and greases for quick lubes, repair shops, tire centers, and dealerships.
• Mobil Commercial Lubricants Mobil Delvac line of diesel engine oils and commercial lubricants for trucking fleets, construction companies, municipalities, and truck service centers.
• Mobil Industrial Lubricants Licensed Mobil Industrial Lubricants distributor offering circulating oils, compressor lubricants, gear oils, hydraulic fluids, and specialty lubricants for power generation, manufacturing, food and beverage, and aviation industries.
• Gold Coast Brand Private Label Lubricants API licensed private label lubricants including passenger car engine oil, diesel engine oil, hydraulic oils, and transmission fluid sourced from trusted major suppliers.
• Idemitsu OEM Fluids Idemitsu OEM lubricants for U.S., Japanese, Korean, and European OEMs distributed to quick lubes, car dealerships, shops, and garages.
• Fueling Services Comprehensive fuel management solutions including wet hosing, on-site fueling, bobtail fueling, cardlock, full truck delivery, fuel polishing, and marine fueling for food service, government, manufacturing, construction, and transportation industries.
• Marine Services Full-service marine products supplier with bunkering, marine lubricant deliveries via truck or barge, dockside fueling, and commercial barging capabilities for vessels in Los Angeles/Long Beach and San Diego Harbors.
• Equipment Sales, Service, and Installation Storage tanks, pumps, dispensing equipment, tank monitoring systems, and containment equipment from Samson, Hoover Totes, Lube Cube, Donaldson Filters, and DESCASE for car dealerships, repair shops, refineries, and industrial plants, including sales, service, and installation.
• Supply Products (Coolants, Antifreeze, Chemicals, Solvents, Wash & Detail, Service Drive, Paper Products) Ancillary products including PEAK and Mobil Delvac coolants and antifreeze, full line of solvents and chemicals, Car Brite wash and detail supplies, Slip-N-Grip vehicle protection products, TerraClean automotive service products, and Tork hygiene and paper products for automotive, commercial, and industrial operations.
• Cardlock Services CFN FleetCor cardlock services for commercial fuel customers providing fuel purchasing and management solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prevent emergencies through advanced monitoring system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NorthStar EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The Jankovich Company is part of the NorthStar Energy family of businesses, which provides best-in-class resources to support its local operating companies. NorthStar is a business unit of the Saltchuk Family of Businesses providing fuel options from Alaska to Hawaii to California and throughout the Northwestern US and Northern Rockies.
• Mobil Industrial Lubricants (Exxon Mobil)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed distributor of Mobil Industrial Lubricants, providing products for power generation, manufacturing, food and beverage, aviation, and other industrial applications. Mobil is trusted globally for unsurpassed quality, reliability, and performance.
• Mobil DelvaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Mobil Delvac line of diesel engine oils for over 90 years, serving trucking fleets, municipalities, construction companies, and truck service centers.
• Exxon Mobil MarinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational marine lubricants delivery agent for Exxon Mobil and others, with capacity to deliver up to 75,000 gallons of lubricants via dedicated lube barge. Authorized distributor for Mobil and Shell Marine products in Southern California.
• Shell MarinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Shell Marine products in Southern California, providing marine lubricants throughout all California ports.
• Samson EquipmentmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Samson equipment, a leading worldwide manufacturer of professional-grade products for storage tanks, pumps, and related equipment.
• OEM Partners (General Motors, Infiniti, Kia, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Saab, Subaru, Toyota)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational program distributor in Southern California market for majority of world's leading automotive OEMs including GM, Infiniti, Kia, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Saab, Subaru, and Toyota.
• TerraCleanmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthern California's exclusive distributor of TerraClean, maker of professional-grade automotive chemicals and tools trusted by technicians for superior functionality, quality, and value.
• Car BritemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of high-quality, cost-competitive and environmentally compliant automotive reconditioning products since 1947. Foundation brand for wash and detail supplies.
• TorkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffering complete range of hygiene and cleaning products from Tork, trusted in more than 80 countries in professional washrooms, healthcare, food service, and industry.
• CFN (FleetCor Company)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with CFN cardlock network for commercial customers providing fleet card services.
• Slip-N-GripminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of vehicle protection products including advanced plastic seat covers, standard and custom floor mats, service reminder systems, steering wheel covers, and dispensing systems.
• IdemitsuminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Idemitsu OEM fluids, an innovative supplier of lubricants to U.S., Japanese, Korean, and European OEMs worldwide.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SC Fuels: California-headquartered fuel and lubricant distributor serving commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers throughout the Western US. Direct regional competitor with overlapping customer base in fleets, agriculture, and industrial accounts.
• Mansfield Energy Corp: US-focused commercial fuel and lubricant distributor serving transportation, construction, industrial, and government customers. Comparable business model of bulk fuel delivery, lubricant distribution, and national account fleet programs.
• Palmdale Oil Company: Regional fuel, lubricant, and propane distributor headquartered in Florida with West Coast operations. Direct peer in commercial/industrial fuel and lubricant distribution, with comparable fleet fueling, lubricant blending, and bulk delivery capabilities.
• Offen Petroleum: Mid-continent and Western US fuel and lubricant distributor. Closely comparable in commercial fueling, lubricant distribution, and fleet card services, though it does not have Jankovich's marine/bunkering operations.
• Pilot Thomas Logistics: Specialty distributor of marine and land fuels, lubricants, and chemicals with own barge fleet. Directly comparable to Jankovich in marine bunker fuels, lubricants, and on-site fuel/lube service to industrial and marine customers across the US Gulf and West Coast.
• Petroleum Service Corp: Mid-Atlantic and Southeast fuel and lubricant distributor serving commercial, industrial, and government accounts with bulk fuel and lubricant delivery. Directly comparable in wholesale petroleum products distribution to fleets and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Gulf Oil Limited Partnership: Major fuel and lubricant brand and wholesale distributor with strong commercial and industrial footprint in the Northeast and expanding nationally. Overlaps with Jankovich in branded fuel and lubricant distribution to commercial customers.
• Sunoco LP: Large publicly traded fuel distribution partnership with motor fuel distribution, midstream operations, and a growing lubricants platform. Broad incumbent that competes with Jankovich on wholesale fuel supply and through its NuStar lubricants segment.
• World Kinect Corporation: Largest publicly traded global distributor of fuel, lubricants, and related products to aviation, marine, and land customers. Comparable in marine bunker fuels, aviation fuel, and industrial lubricant distribution, but operates at vastly greater scale across dozens of countries.

Others

• WEX Inc. Fleet card and payment solutions provider whose CFN cardlock network is the same partner Jankovich uses for its cardlock service. Tangentially comparable as a fleet-fuel ecosystem participant and a competitive alternative channel for fleet customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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