Clean Truck Check in Perris, CA

We're Headquartered in Perris, Your Yard Is Where We Work

All SMOG Motors is based right here in Perris. When you call to book a Clean Truck Check, you’re reaching a local operation that already knows the I-215 corridor, the distribution yards off SR-74, and what it costs when a truck sits idle waiting for compliance paperwork.
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CARB Compliance Testing Perris, CA

Your Truck Stays Working. Your Compliance Gets Done Same Day.

Local drivers moving goods along the I-215 industrial belt know that unverified compliance records can create problems at terminals and weigh stations. Whether you operate out of yards in Mead Valley, haul equipment near Nuevo and Homeland, or serve logistics centers extending into Menifee, maintaining active CARB compliance records prevents costly delays. Operating in Perris also means managing severe summer conditions. Extreme heat strains exhaust components, often causing sensor warnings on heavily worked engines. Arranging your OBD test early in your compliance window gives you ample time to address unexpected fault warnings before state deadlines arrive. After completing your test, we upload diagnostic files directly to CARB’s CTC-VIS system that same day. State processing then updates your record with the DMV, typically clearing registration blocks within a few business days and keeping your fleet moving.

CARB Credentialed Tester in Perris, CA

We're Based in Perris, We Test Trucks Here Every Week

Our main office is located at 425 W Rider St, Suite B3, in Perris. As a locally based, owner-operated business, we’re in the yards and distribution hubs along Harvill Avenue and the I-215 corridor every week – this is our backyard, and we serve fleets across Riverside County. We specialize exclusively in mobile OBD testing for 2013 and newer diesel vehicles rated over 14,000 lbs GVWR. We do not work on passenger cars or perform opacity testing on older engines. You can verify our official standing under CARB Tester ID E164983 on the state’s public registry.

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Mobile OBD Emissions Testing Perris, CA

Fifteen Minutes at Your Yard, Compliance Filed the Same Day

Schedule service online or by phone – you’ll hear back fast, because the owner answers his own phone. We arrange visits directly at your location, saving you from driving rigs across town or idling at stationary test facilities. We attach state-approved diagnostic gear to your truck’s OBD port, extracting live emissions data directly from the ECU. The physical scan takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes per vehicle. There is no complex site setup required, though resolving active check engine warnings prior to our arrival is always recommended. We transmit test files directly into CARB’s CTC-VIS portal on the same day. State data processing then helps clear DMV registration holds, typically within a few business days, ensuring your equipment remains fully authorized for road use.

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Clean Truck Check Deadline and Pricing Perris, CA

What the Test Covers, What It Costs, What Happens Next

The Clean Truck Check program mandates compliance for all 2013 and newer diesel trucks over 14,000 lbs GVWR operating on California roadways. Qualifying vehicles currently undergo testing twice annually, transitioning to a quarterly requirement starting October 1, 2027. Not sure when your truck is due? Use our CARB deadline calculator to check in seconds. Our service fee is $150 per truck, plus a travel fee confirmed during booking. Separately, CARB assesses an annual $32.13 state compliance fee per vehicle, which is paid directly to the state through the CTC-VIS web portal. We test single trucks and full fleets – we comfortably evaluate 15-40 trucks/day on-site at your yard, all in one visit. We also offer priority scheduling for 30-day Notice to Submit to Testing (NST) advisories. Active military members and veterans receive a 10 percent discount. Call or text 858-257-8576 for a free quote or to book your mobile appointment.

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Does the Clean Truck Check apply to my truck if it's registered out of state?

Mostly yes – but this changed in 2026, so here’s the honest picture. In January 2026, EPA disapproved the part of Clean Truck Check that applies to out-of-state-registered trucks, and federal enforcement won’t happen on those vehicles. CARB, however, has said it will keep enforcing the program under state law on all trucks operating in California – and its roadside monitoring doesn’t check your registration state before flagging you. California-registered trucks are unaffected: fully enforceable, DMV holds and all. Out-of-state trucks follow a testing schedule determined by the final digit of their VIN. If your truck is registered elsewhere but delivers to Perris distribution centers, call us and we’ll talk through where you actually stand.

A “Not Ready” reading means the truck’s computer has not completed its internal self-diagnostic cycles, usually due to recent code clearing or a disconnected battery. While not a failure, it cannot be accepted as a passing test file. To resolve this, the truck must be driven under normal conditions to complete its diagnostic cycles before retesting. Testing early in your compliance window ensures you have adequate time to reset monitors if a “Not Ready” status occurs.

Our $150 fee covers the mobile OBD scan, technician service, and immediate electronic filing into the CTC-VIS database. The travel fee is separate and confirmed at booking based on your location. The $32.13 state fee is paid directly to CARB via the CTC-VIS online portal to maintain your vehicle’s state registration standing. Both the fee and a passing test are required for full compliance.

DMV registration blocks typically appear during annual tag renewal when an active Clean Truck Check filing is missing. CARB may also issue an official Notice to Submit to Testing (NST) if roadside automated sensors flag your vehicle. If you receive an NST, you have 30 calendar days to complete a passing OBD test with a credentialed provider. We prioritize urgent NST calls and file test results same-day – and if your registration is already blocked, our DMV registration hold removal service walks you through clearing it, typically within a few business days.

No, standard passenger smog check stations are not certified to perform Heavy-Duty Clean Truck Check OBD scans. This state program requires specialized hardware, dedicated software connections, and a valid CARB testing credential. Tests completed by unapproved facilities will not be accepted by the CTC-VIS database. You can verify our official standing under CARB Tester ID E164983 on the state’s public database at any time.

Yes, we offer a 10 percent discount for active-duty military personnel and veterans, supporting our local community near March Air Reserve Base. Mention your service status when booking. For fleet owners, we visit your local yard and process your entire fleet in sequence – 15-40 trucks in a single day – saving time and keeping your equipment compliant.

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