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If you’re running semi trucks in Eastvale with a GVWR over 14,000 pounds and a model year of 2013 or newer, you’re dealing with California’s Clean Truck Check program. That means emissions compliance testing twice a year, uploaded results to the CARB system, and annual compliance fees—or your trucks get hit with DMV registration holds.
A hold means your truck can’t legally operate. No revenue. No deliveries. Just sitting there while you scramble to get compliant.
We handle CARB certified smog checks for qualifying heavy-duty vehicles so you can submit passing test results up to 90 days before your deadline. That gives you time to address any issues without panic, without penalties, and without losing days of income. Our credentialed testers know exactly what CARB requires, and we upload your results directly to the state system so DMV holds clear in real time.
You’re not just checking a box. You’re protecting your operation from fines that start at $1,000 and can hit $10,000 per vehicle per day.
We operate right here in Eastvale, CA, in the heart of the Inland Empire’s freight corridor. We’re not a general smog shop trying to figure out heavy-duty compliance on the fly. We focus exclusively on trucks that fall under California’s CARB truck regulations—model year 2013 and newer with GVWR over 14,000 pounds.
Our testers are CARB credentialed, which means they’ve completed the state’s training course, passed the exam, and maintain current certification. We understand the Clean Truck Check program inside and out because it’s what we do.
Eastvale’s location puts you near major distribution centers, logistics hubs, and freight routes connecting to the ports. That also means CARB enforcement is active here—roadside inspections, automated license plate readers, and remote emissions monitoring. You can’t afford to be non-compliant, and we make sure you’re not.
First, we confirm your truck qualifies. If it’s model year 2013 or newer and has a GVWR over 14,000 pounds, you’re required to participate in Clean Truck Check. If it doesn’t meet both criteria, this program doesn’t apply to you.
Once we verify eligibility, we perform the emissions compliance test using CARB-approved equipment and procedures. Our credentialed testers check your truck’s emissions output to ensure it meets California standards. This isn’t a visual inspection—it’s a technical evaluation that CARB requires twice a year for your vehicle.
After testing, we upload your results directly to the CARB system. If you pass, your compliance is recorded immediately and any existing DMV registration hold is lifted in real time. You get documentation showing you’ve met your Clean Truck Check requirement, and you’re clear to operate.
If your truck doesn’t pass, we’ll explain what needs attention. You’ll have time to make repairs and retest before your compliance deadline—especially if you test early in that 90-day window. That’s why testing ahead matters. It’s not about procrastination; it’s about having options when something needs fixing.
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You get a full emissions compliance test performed by a CARB credentialed tester who knows the Clean Truck Check requirements for heavy-duty vehicles. We test trucks with GVWR over 14,000 pounds and model year 2013 or newer—the exact vehicles California mandates for this program.
Your test results are uploaded directly to the state’s CARB system, which means no paperwork delays and no waiting around to see if your compliance registered. DMV holds clear immediately when you pass, so your truck can get back to work the same day.
Here in Eastvale and across the Inland Empire, freight operators are managing fleets that move goods between ports, warehouses, and distribution centers. Downtime costs you money—easily $500 or more per day when a truck sits idle. Our service is built around minimizing that loss. We’re efficient, we’re thorough, and we’re focused on keeping your operation compliant without dragging out the process.
California CARB compliant testing isn’t optional for qualifying trucks. CARB enforcement includes roadside inspections and automated monitoring throughout the state. If you’re caught operating a non-compliant vehicle, penalties start at $1,000 and can reach $10,000 per vehicle per day. That’s not a scare tactic—it’s the actual penalty structure, and it compounds daily.
No. The Clean Truck Check program only applies to trucks with a model year of 2013 or newer AND a GVWR over 14,000 pounds. Both conditions must be true for your truck to require testing.
If your truck is model year 2012 or older, you’re not subject to Clean Truck Check requirements—even if it’s a heavy-duty vehicle. California’s CARB diesel compliance rules have different requirements for older trucks, but this specific program targets newer heavy-duty vehicles.
If you’re unsure whether your truck qualifies, check the model year and GVWR. Those two numbers determine everything. We only test trucks that meet both criteria because that’s what the regulation covers.
Right now, trucks subject to Clean Truck Check must complete emissions compliance testing twice a year—every six months. That’s the current requirement for vehicles with GVWR over 14,000 pounds and model year 2013 or newer.
Starting in October 2027, the frequency increases to four times per year for OBD-equipped vehicles. That’s a significant jump, and it means more planning and more testing windows to manage.
You can submit passing test results up to 90 days before your compliance deadline, which gives you a three-month window to get tested. If you wait until the last minute and your truck doesn’t pass, you’re stuck scrambling for repairs with a deadline breathing down your neck. Testing early is the smarter move.
If your truck fails, you’ll need to address whatever caused the failure—usually emissions-related repairs or maintenance—and then retest. You won’t be compliant until you pass and those results are uploaded to the CARB system.
Here’s why testing early matters: if you test 90 days before your deadline and fail, you have time to get repairs done and retest without penalty. If you test the day before your deadline and fail, you’re immediately non-compliant and facing potential fines and DMV holds.
CARB doesn’t care why your truck failed. They care whether you’re compliant by your deadline. Non-compliance means penalties starting at $1,000 per vehicle and potentially reaching $10,000 per day. It also means a DMV registration hold, which legally prevents your truck from operating. That’s lost revenue every single day until you’re compliant.
Your truck must be tested by a CARB credentialed tester—someone who’s completed California’s official training course, passed the exam with at least 80%, and maintains current certification. Not every smog shop has credentialed testers, and not every shop handles heavy-duty vehicles.
All compliance deadlines on or after January 1, 2025 require a passing emissions test performed by a CARB credentialed tester. The results have to be uploaded to California’s CARB system to count. If you go somewhere that isn’t credentialed or doesn’t upload properly, your test won’t satisfy the Clean Truck Check requirement.
We’re credentialed, we’re equipped for heavy-duty vehicle compliance testing, and we upload results directly to the state system. That means your compliance is recorded immediately and you’re not left wondering if it went through.
Testing costs vary depending on the provider, but in-person testing at CARB facilities can run up to $300 per test. When you factor in twice-yearly testing, plus potential repairs and retests if something fails, annual compliance costs can range from $2,500 to $4,500 per vehicle.
That doesn’t include the cost of downtime. If your truck is sitting at a testing facility or waiting for repairs, you’re losing income—potentially $500 or more per day depending on your operation.
Our pricing is straightforward and upfront. We don’t hide fees or surprise you after the test. You’ll know what it costs before we start, and we work efficiently to minimize the time your truck is out of service. The goal is compliance without unnecessary expense or delay.
Non-compliance penalties start at $1,000 per vehicle and can reach $10,000 per vehicle per day. Those fines compound daily, which means the longer you’re non-compliant, the more you owe. CARB doesn’t issue warnings—they issue penalties.
You’ll also face a DMV registration hold, which legally prevents your truck from operating. That means no deliveries, no revenue, and no way to use that vehicle until you’re compliant. The hold doesn’t lift until you pass a CARB emissions test and the results are uploaded to the state system.
CARB conducts active enforcement throughout California, including roadside inspections, automated license plate readers, and remote emissions monitoring. If you’re operating a non-compliant truck, the odds of getting caught are real—and the financial consequences can be devastating for your business.
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