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Orange County
About Our Clean Truck Check Service
Vehicle Types
Diesel, Hybrid & Alt-fuel
2013 & Newer Model Year
Trucks, Buses, RVs, etc.
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Do You Need a Clean Truck Check in Orange County?
All heavy-duty diesel vehicles operating on California’s public roads must now obtain a Clean Truck Check from CARB-certified Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance (HD I/M) technicians. Staying compliant is crucial to avoid DMV registration holds and hefty fines of $1,000 or more per day, per vehicle.
Our certified technicians use state-of-the-art testing equipment to conduct CARB Clean Truck Check inspections on 2013 and newer vehicles throughout Orange County. The quick and convenient OBD Clean Truck Check process allows us to electronically submit your test results directly to CARB.
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CLEAN TRUCK CHECK HD / IM INSPECTIONS
OC Clean Truck Check is a licensed HD / IM Tester by the State of California. We can perform Clean Truck Checks or HD / IM Tests for all OBD diesel vehicles over 14,000 lbs.
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MOBILE SERVICE
We are available to come to your place of work or business to perform a Clean Truck Check. This is by appointment only and you will need to call us to make an appointment. We travel to most areas in Orange County.
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COMPETITIVE PRICES
At OC Clean Truck Check, we take pride in our ability to provide reliable and efficient truck emission testing services. We offer competitive pricing and fleet discounts.
CARB Clean Truck Check Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CARB Clean Truck Check Program?
The Clean Truck Check program, established by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), mandates periodic emissions testing for heavy-duty vehicles over 14,000 pounds. This ensures the emissions control systems in these vehicles are operating effectively. The program’s goal is to curb air pollution from heavy-duty trucks on California’s roads.
What is the deadline for compliance?
The first major deadline is July 1, 2024, requiring vehicle owners to register their vehicles in the Clean Truck Check database. Emissions compliance testing then begins on October 1, 2024. (As of August 2024, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has started placing registration holds on vehicles that have not passed a Clean Truck Check inspection.) In the first year, vehicles require one emissions test. This increases to four annual tests by the third year, ensuring continuous monitoring of emissions compliance.
How is compliance enforced?
Vehicle owners in California must comply with annual reporting and testing requirements enforced by the state. Vehicles must undergo inspection by a CARB-certified technician, and any that fail to meet emissions standards must be repaired to pass subsequent tests. Noncompliance can lead to fines and restrictions on vehicle operation within the state.
What vehicals does the program apply to?
The program applies to most heavy-duty diesel and alternative fuel vehicles over 14,000 pounds, regardless of their registration in California or out-of-state. Certain categories, such as zero-emission vehicles and some new low-NOx emission vehicles, are exempt from the program.
What is the cost?
As part of the program, vehicle owners must pay a $30 annual compliance fee per vehicle through the Clean Truck Check Vehicle Inspection System (CTC-VIS).
How Does a Clean Truck Check Inspection Work?
Book a Clean Truck Check
Book an Inspection by calling us at 949-418-7778 or come by any Smog Time location.
Your Truck is Tested
The OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) tests for newer diesel trucks are relatively quick, while the smoke tests or opacity tests for older diesel trucks take longer and involve more paperwork.
Test Results are sent to CARB
When your Clean Truck Check inspection is complete, we electronically transmit the results to CARB and provide you with a copy for your records.
