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CARB Clean Truck Check (CTC) Overview
CARB Clean Truck Check (CTC) Overview
What Fleet Owners Need To Know
What Fleet Owners Need To Know
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), Clean Truck Check (CTC) program, requires ongoing emissions testing for most heavy-duty vehicles operating in CA. To remain compliant and to avoid penalties, vehicle owners must remain compliant with CARB regulatory requirements.
Who Must Comply
Who Must Comply
Diesel vehicles 14,000+ lbs
OBD engines (2013+)
On- & off-road equipment
In-state & out-of-state vehicles
What's Required
What's Required
OBD emissions testing
Visual inspection
Opacity testing (if applicable)
Results submitted to CTC-VIS
How Often
How Often
(2x) Per Year as of 2025
(4x) Per Year begining October 2027 (OBD)
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
CARB non-compliance risks:
DMV registration holds
Fines and enforcement
Downtime and lost revenue
Important Things To Remember
Important Things To Remember
CARB tracks compliance electronically, penalties may not be immediately visible
DMV notices do not replace the clean truck check requirements, CARB frequencies still apply
As per the regulation, while P2G Emissions & Compliance Group provides testing services in support of CARB Compliance requirements, maintaining compliance with applicable rules and regulatory requirements are ultimately the responsibility of vehicle owners/operators.
P2G Service Options
Mobile OBD Testing (Trip charges may apply for yards or worksites greater than 35 miles from our location)
OBD is the primary testing requirement for most 2013+ diesel and applicable alternative fuel engines regulated under the CARB Clean Truck Check program. P2G Emissions and Compliance Group is a mobile testing company. All testing is conveniently scheduled and performed onsite at our clients local yard or worksite. This minimizes schedule interruptions and the need to take drivers off the road traversing to and from and waiting at emission testing facilities. Some of the services we offer include:
On-Demand / AdHoc Services
On-Demand / AdHoc Services
Last-minute testing
Non-recurring testing
Pre-tests (Helps to identify failure points)
Partnership Programs
Partnership Programs
Fleet convenient scheduling
CARB-certified technicians
CTC compliance reminders
Test window notifications
Electronic test record submission
Predictable, budget friendly prices
Consulting
Consulting
Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE)
Business Process Optimization
Project Management
Training Facilitation
Pricing
Service Options
Our service options are competitively priced, but our unwaivering customer service, convienience, and proactive approah to compliance is second to none. We pride ourselves in the value we bring by taking care of our customers needs and keeping their vehicles on the road. Our on-demand services allow for non-recurring or emergency needs, while our Path to Green partnership programs help clients minimize administrative burdens, save time, save money, and enable a proactive approach to compliance. In some cases, we provide consulting services for clients looking to optimize, grow, or better support their business.
OPTION 1 (On-Demand OBD Emissions Test) $140 Per Test
Best For
✓ Single Vehicles
✓ Last-minute / Notice-driven testing
✓ Non-recurring compliance needs
Service INCLUDES
✓ Mobile technician (Local yard/jobsite)
✓ CARB-certified OBD emissions test
✓ Test results uploaded to CTC-CIS
Service DOES NOT Include
✗ Compliance tracking or reminders
✗ Monitoring of future testing deadlines
Note:
On-demand testing often costs more over time and increases the risk of non-compliance, missed CARB testing windows, etc.
OPTION 2 (Path to Green Partnership Program) Tier Rate - Per Vehicle - Per Month
Best For
✓ Any size fleets including owner operators
✓ Predictable costs with fewer suprises
✓ Proactive compliance approach
✓ Preparing for 2027 CARB testing changes
✓ Reduced administrative burdens
✓ Minimized business impacts
Service INCLUDES
✓ Mobile technician (Local yard/jobsite)
✓ CARB-certified OBD emissions test
✓ Test results uploaded to CTC-CIS
And INCLUDES
✓ All required OBD tests per CARB schedule
✓ Fleet friendly scheduling
✓ Compliance reminders
✓ Test window notifications
✓ Half priced Pre-Check (When on-site)
✓ Access to consulting services (Fees apply)
TIER 1: Micro
Fleet Range:
Vehicles: 1-5
Tier Rates:
2026: $21.50
2027: $43
Per Test:
Cost: $129
Discount: ~5%
TIER 2: Small
Fleet Range:
Vehicles: 6-15
Tier Rates:
2026: $20.50
2027: $41
Per Test:
Cost: $123
Discount: ~8%
TIER 3: Medium
Fleet Range:
Vehicles: 16-35
Tier Rates:
2026: $19.50
2027: $39
Per Test:
Cost: $117
Discount: ~13%
TIER 4: Large
Fleet Range:
Vehicles: 36-49
Tier Rates:
2026: $18.50
2027: $37
Per Test:
Cost: $111
Discount: ~17%
TIER 5: Mega
Fleet Range:
Vehicles: 50+
Tier Rates:
2026: $17.50
2027: $35
Per Test:
Cost: $105
Discount: ~22%
Call us today to book all your OBD testing needs!
P2G Emissions and Compliance Group,
P2G Emissions and Compliance Group,
a DBA of Play 2 Gather, Inc., Bakersfield, CA. 93306
a DBA of Play 2 Gather, Inc., Bakersfield, CA. 93306
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