We are petrucela & Co.
Family owned. Family operated.
Our History.
Petrucela & Company is an automobile and cargo inspection company that has been serving all aspects of the transportation industry since 1947. In the 65 plus years of existence, we have been owner operated the entire time. We pride ourselves on providing accurate, fair and independent inspections for our clients while maintaining unsurpassed quality and personal service. Petrucela & Company's service area currently covers both the East and West coast of the United States and Canada as well as Alaska. Our unparalleled customer service includes the use of the latest technology. This includes a partnership in the web based database known as Cargo Survey Network (CSN) developed by Hans Moeller & Partner. CSN is highly flexible and compatible with client’s claims departments.
Three Generations of Experience.
Nicholas Petrucela
Nicholas Petrucela founded the Company in 1947 while working as an auto body repairman in San Francisco. Much of the work in the early days was consulting on loading/unloading, storage procedures and damage prevention. Actual inspection of vehicles began for marine traffic between San Francisco and Honolulu. The Company soon expanded to surveying automobiles all along the West Coast and Honolulu, including European Imports, as well as repairing damaged vehicles for survey clients and private individuals. With his auto body expertise, Mr. Petrucela was soon preparing damage estimates and completing repairs for rail companies as well as steamship companies. Nicholas Petrucela retired in 1986.
Marty Petrucela
Marty Petrucela began working full time for his father in 1960. He managed the auto body and mechanical repair shops from 1965 until 1980 when he became Operations Manager of the entire operation. Following his father’s retirement, Marty assumed ownership in 1986. In 1989, Marty made the decision to specialize in automobile and cargo inspections. The ever changing shipping industry forced a difficult decision to move the Company headquarters from its roots in San Francisco to Port Hueneme in 1991. Once the relocation was complete, he began moving the Company toward technology by instituting the use of hand held data collectors. This move improved productivity both on the terminal by eliminating recording errors and in the office by speeding report turnaround time. Marty watched steadfastly over the Company until 1998.
Nick Petrucela
Nick Petrucela joined the family business with full time employment in 1987. After serving as a surveyor for four years, Nick was promoted to Operations Manager in 1991 when Company headquarters moved to Port Hueneme. During this time, Nick took on more management responsibilities and continued to facilitate the Company’s move toward high tech solutions. In 1999, Nick became the third generation owner operator. Shortly thereafter, a deal was struck with Hans Moeller & Partner to utilize the web based data base known as Cargo Survey Network (CSN). This agreement allowed for the sharing of survey information between the two companies pertaining to mutual customers. In 2008, Nick moved the Company headquarters back to its roots in the San Francisco Bay Area. After many years of attempted growth, 2009 became a banner year as Nick oversaw the expansion of operations from four West Coast ports to serving 22 locations across North America.
Cell: (415) 720-9245 nick@petrucelaandco.com
“Professionalism, accuracy and attention to details are just three of the many words that could be utilized to describe the loyalty, dedication and esprit de corps provided by the staff of Petrucela & Company. Up to date with technology and unbeatable knowledge of the industry keeps them in the forefront in the industry. Their service is spot on and a pleasure to work with.”