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ABOUT US AUCTIONS
With over 100 combined years of managerial auction experience, we are the most experienced auction house in the Western United States; US Auctions was formed as the result of a need for municipalities and utility companies to have a trusted auction company that would provide conventional offsite & onsite auction services with the added marketing advantages that online auctions provide. Since 2005 US Auctions has maintained an excellent reputation with its over 350 consigning companies across the United States, and in the State of California, with utility companies like Southern California Edison, The Gas Company, San Diego Gas & Electric, Southwest Gas Corp, Liberty Utilities, and 100+ municipalities, and several local, state and federal law enforcement agencies like the U.S. Marshal Service, FBI, DEA, ATF and more.Simplifying the auction experience to our already busy consignors by sharing the load of asset liquidation and risk management, understanding every aspect of the business. US Auctions was one of the first firms to simulcast an onsite auction on the internet allowing buyers to bid from anywhere in the world. In addition to robust international email marketing campaigns, incorporating drone videos to enhance our marketing strategies.We have over 240,000 worldwide approved buyers and a reach of over 2 million potential buyers through our strategic global partnerships.
Our Mission is to ‘Serve as a sustainable auction company, maximizing income for public agencies, while providing the general public with high quality re-usable products’
- State of the Art 7.1 acre facility in Southern California
- 10,500 square foot secure office and warehouse with 10' non-lethal electric fence
- Fully paved display yard lit up with 26 energy efficient low voltage light posts
- Solar powered facility to support our mission of sustainability
- Dedicated section for Track equipment, covered by 80ft of gravel base
- 24/7/365 monitored security with motion detection cameras
Our 10,500+ sf facility in Colton, California, ensures all consignment and customer assets are highly secured with a climate-controlled, high-ceiling warehouse, advanced fire sprinklers, 24/7/365 camera surveillance, and armed security. Featuring a state-of-the-art Cashier’s Office with a personalized electronic entry system and six efficient cashiering windows, we provide maximum asset protection and customer service, monitored around the clock by dedicated personnel.
Why work with US Auctions ?
Over 2 decades we have developed an auction procedure to continously perform monthly live on-site and simulcast online auctions efficiently from Southern California to the rest of the world, covering all aspects of professionally conducting an auction, with follow up and coordination. Our agressive marketing strategies and our strategic global partnerships allow us to reach over 2 million viewers to maximize the value of the assets offered for every auction.
Global Reach
Our easy to use, online bidding broadcasts auctions from all of our locations in Southern California, streams directly to a bidder’s computer anywhere in the world.
- See Live HD video
- Hear Live Audio
- Multiple Photos of Each Lot
- Communicate Directly
- Real-time Price Updates
Personalized Marketing
Our experienced Auction Marketing Team is constantly promoting upcoming auctions and creating advertising tailored to your equipment. We advertise in numerous high profile publications such as
- USA Today
- Los Angeles Times
- Sacramento Bee
- San Gabriel Valley Tribune
- San Bernardino Sun
- Press Enterprise
- Bay Area News Group
- Machinery Trader and more
Experienced and Certified
We strive to embrace and drive change in our industry which allows us to sell your equipment for the best returns. We are have over 30 years of Experience and Certifications and we participate in numerous industry events including.
- California Public Utilities Commission
- State of California
- National Auctioneers Association
- California State Auctioneers Association
- ICUEE
- EUFMC
- CAPPO
FULL SERVICE AUCTION COMPANY
As a full service auction company we have the experience to sell your equipment for the highest possible return. Our marketing team is constantly promoting upcoming auctions and creating advertising tailored to your equipment. We advertise in numerous high profile publications such as the USA TODAY, Los Angeles Times, Sacramento Bee, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, San Bernardino Sun, Press Enterprise, BAY AREA NEWS GROUP, Machinery Trader and much more throughout the entire state.
Our preferred online bidding system provides an easy to use alternative to being on-site at an auction. We set up an easy to use, online bidding system that broadcasts auctions from all of our locations in Southern California and streams directly to a bidder’s computer anywhere in the world. Our auction screen allows you to see live HD video, hear live audio, browse through multiple pictures of each lot, and directly communicate with our auction clerks. To place a bid, simply press the “Bid” button when you agree to the asking price, exactly like raising your hand at an on-site auction.
Bidding online is fun! Bidding online can get really exciting! Don’t blink, or you might get outbid!
Certified by the California Public Utilities Commission - Minority Owned Business Enterprise
100%Certified by the State of California – Minority Business
100%Member National Auctioneers Association
100%Member California State Auctioneers Association
100%Participant – EUFMC – Electric Utilities Fleet Managers Conference – Williamsburg, VA
100%Participant – ICUEE International Construction Utilities Electrical - Louisville, KY
100%Participant – CAPPO California Association of Public Purchasing Officers - California
100%MEET THE TEAM
Owner
Armando Camarena
37 years auction experience in sales, sales management, procuring government contracts, establishing forms/procedures relevant to auction systems, coordinated with forms relating to CARB units from buyer to completed documents for consignors, coordinated with IT development contractors in conducting on-site and online auctions since 1988. Mr. Camarena utilizing is experience and vision has opened auction facilities in Northern and Southern California, Kansas City, MO; Wilmington, DE; St. Louis, MO; Chicago, IL; and Dallas, TX. This involved leasing and securing auction property, interviewing, hiring, and training new employees to perform day to day auctions duties, instructing personnel of all auction functions for onsite, offsite, and online auction advertising on behalf of our valued customers. He has made presentations on “Do’s and Don’ts in the Auction Process” to elite organizations such as CAPPO California Association of Public Purchasing Officers and EUFMC Electric Utilities Fleet Managers Conference in Williamsburg, VA. He has worked appraising vehicles, planes, jewelry, sailing yachts, and many other items for the USMS (United States Marshals Service) and the United States Postal Inspection Service in Los Angeles, Pasadena, San Bernardino, CA and Kansas City, MO. He has also testified as an expert witness on behalf of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
President
Marco Galvan
33 years auction experience.Mr. Galvan has worked in the auction industry since April 1991. For over 33 years he has developed experience in facilities, vehicle inventory, transportation, storage, maintenance, DMV procedures, auction coordination, sales, remarketing, reporting, customer service, accounts management, appraisal, and equipment inspection. Mr. Galvan specializes in transportation agencies, municipalities and utility powerline equipment and is the account manager for the City of Pasadena Fleet, Public Works, Fire and Sheriff’s Department, Southern California Edison, Southwest Gas, San Diego Gas & Electric, The Gas Company, Liberty Utilities, ACCO, WA Rasic Construction, etc. Since August of 2005 Mr. Galvan has overseen all auction areas, from transportation and intake procedures, day-to-day operations, sales, and remarketing campaigns, to the post auction reporting, for all onsite, offsite, and online sales.
Vice President
Jason Camarena
14 years auction experience. Jason manages all advertisement including print, email, online, and social media publications including Facebook and Twitter accounts. He is responsible for all California ARB compliance documentation. Jason has been being with USA since 2011 and has utilized current online marketing strategies through Sandhills Global Publications, AuctionTime and Equipmentfacts.com ensuring all items submitted for auction are advertised properly. Jason is an 8-year Army Veteran
Office Manager
Stacy Long
17 years auction experience. Ms. Long supervises all office functions such as accounting, transportation, and inventory control. Stacy has been employed with USA since 2008 and her duties includes communication with all consignors regarding transportation schedules and pickup requests as well as accounting.
About Us
Established in 2005, US Auctions leverages over a century of combined auction expertise within its management team. A pioneer in industry innovation, it is the leading auction house for California ARB Diesel compliance, annually facilitating the sale of over 1,200 diesel-targeted units for major utility companies, transit agencies, and municipalities in California.
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281 Fogg Street
Colton, CA 92324
Phone (909) 982-6688
Fax (909) 982-1499
Office Hours : 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Yard Hours : 8:00 am – 4:00 pm