CARB Clean Truck Check (ctc) for heavy duty vehicles

ALL our locations provide Clean Truck Check (ctc) for OBD vehicles!

Serving Lawndale, Van Nuys, Upland, Norco, Hemet and surrounding communities across Los Angeles county, San Bernardino county and Riverside county

​We are fully licensed by the California Air Resources Board and carry all necessary equipment to process your heavy duty.

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CLEAN TRUCK CHECK LOCATIONS

Some of the vehicles covered under the California Clean Truck Check OBD program

2013 & newer diesel-powered vehicles that exceed 14,000 GVWR

1. Ford Super Duty Trucks F-350, F-450, F-550...
2. RAM Heavy Duty Trucks 3500, 4500, 5500
3. Chevy Silverado 3500HD
4. GMC Sierra 3500HD
5. Nissan Titan XD
6. Ford Transit 350, 450, 550 Chassis Cab
7. Freightliner Sprinter 3500, 4500, 5500
8. RAM 5500 Chassis Cab

2018 & newer alternative fuel-powered vehicles that exceed 14,000 GVWR

1. All the above with CNG conversion
2. Nissan NV3500
3. Kenworth T270/T370
4. Peterbilt 337/348
5. Isuzu NPR-HD/NQR
6. Mercedes-Benz Metris​

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CLEAN TRUCK CHECK LOCATIONS

Frequently Asked California Clean Truck Check Program (ctc) Questions

• Clean Truck Check = CTC = Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance = HD/IM = TruckStop

• How often do I need to get my heavy vehicle tested to ensure compliance?

Twice a year.  Starting 2027, four times a year.

• Where can I login to the CARB website?

CARB login
Please note, you will first need to create your account in order to login.

• What is the clean truck check compliance fee? 

CTC compliance fee is $31.18 per vehicle for the year 2025.  This fee is paid direct to the State and is subject to annual increases in line with the California Consumer Price Index (CCPI).

• ​How do I know whether my vehicle needs to be tested?​

Testing requirements are tied to registration renewal date, and every six months thereafter.  For detailed timelines, please visit Clean Truck Check Requirements

• How long does the CTC process take?

Our shops are averaging under 20 minutes to process the vehicle.  Inclusive of parking, paperwork and payment, under 30 minutes.

• What can I do to improve the odds of passing the OBD Clean Truck Check?

Things to do - ensure that the check engine light is not on.
​Things not to do - clear codes or disconnect battery prior to obtaining the test.

• What is a Five Day Pass and how do I obtain it?

Out of State vehicle owners may obtain a Five-Day Pass while travelling to the State of California.  Such Five-Day Pass may be issued to the vehicle owner up to once a year, subject to certain requirements.  Email application for the pass may be sent to [email protected].  If approved the Five Day Pass will be emailed to you, and you are required to keep the pass in the vehicle at all times while in the State.
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• Which vehicles are exempt from the CARB Clean Truck Check Program?

The Clean Truck Check Program does not apply to:

1. Military tactical vehicles
2. Emergency vehicles 
3. Historical vehicles 
4. Motorhomes registered outside of California
5. Vehicles operating under an experimental permit
6. Zero-emission vehicles
7. New vehicles with engines certified to the most stringent optional, NOx standard (less than or equal to 0.01 g/bhp-hr) -This applies only during the first four years of Clean Truck Check implementation (2023-2027) 

• What steps do I follow to ensure Clean Truck Check compliance?

1. Report all vehicles subject to CTC at the CTC-VIS
2. Pay annual fees per vehicle
3. Submit passing Clean Truck Check emissions tests

​Do I have to report for Clean Truck Check if my vehicles aren’t registered in CA?

Yes, almost all non-gasoline heavy-duty vehicles with a GVWR over 14,000 lbs. that operate in CA must be compliant with Clean Truck Check. All vehicles that are operating on California public roads and highways are required to comply with the Clean Truck Check program which includes reporting, compliance fees, and emissions testing.

​Please watch the video for further details.

For Clean Truck Check (CTC) Testers

Click Here For Important Pre- and Post-Test Procedures

Need a Clean Truck Check Certificate to keep your vehicle California compliant?

Please feel free to visit any of our six locations.