About Us
Company History
Barstow Truck Parts and Equipment Co., Inc., began as Barstow Steel Company
in 1947, founded by Mike Rajacich. In 1968, Barstow Steel Company was renamed
and incorporated as Barstow Truck Parts & Equipment Co., Inc.
In 1947, Mike and his wife Dorothy moved their young family to Barstow,
California, where Mike was employed with AT&SF Railway. Mike and Dorothy
had four children: (from oldest to youngest) Jim, Marsha, Joan and Grover.
From the start of Barstow Steel Company's operation, Mike, Dorothy, and all
four of the Rajacich children were heavily involved in recycling steel and
other materials in their business.
Mike's eldest son Jim was appointed President of the new corporation and remains
active in this position today. Marsha is credited with setting up and organizing
the massive yard, which by then was full of military vehicles and surplus. Joan
decided on a different career and became a doctor. Grover, unfortunately, passed
away at the age of 17 and was not able to see the company's change to Barstow Truck
Parts & Equipment Co., Inc.
Barstow Truck Parts & Equipment Co., Inc., is one of the largest military surplus
yards in the western United States, selling to customers throughout the world. This
company is not limited to providing military surplus for sale. We sell heavy equipment
(loaders, dozers, backhoes, excavators, etc.), commercial trucks, commercial trailers,
railroad equipment, material handling equipment (shears, crushers, etc.), engines,
transmissions and tires.
Barstow Truck Parts & Equipment Co., Inc., continues to be a family owned and operated
business. Jim remains heavily involved in all management and workings of the company. Jim's
son James has been active in selling and buying for the company and continues to learn the
operations to help the company grow.
If you need some additional information, please call us at (760) 256-7008 or fill out our
online contact form.
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