Emissions Testing Requirements
Regular emissions testing begins in 2025. Every vehicle in your fleet must be tested twice per year. In 2027, the testing schedule jumps to four times per year for OBD testing. Most qualified vehicles must undergo an OBD test. Pre-2013 engines will require the older opacity test twice a year All tests must be carried out by a credentialed tester.
Important Message
Per CARB if you have any registration holds, your vehicle must be tested in order to release your registration. This is the fastest way to get your registrations. If you choose to wait until your testing period, you will need to contact us.
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Keep your RV or truck on the road with Clear Pass RV & Truck. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires qualifying heavy-duty vehicles operating on California roads to be registered and regularly tested for emissions compliance. These requirements include diesel motorhomes registered in California and commercial trucks that operate in the state—even when they’re registered elsewhere.
Missing required registration or emissions testing can lead to costly disruptions, including a hold on your DMV registration. That can leave your RV parked or your work truck out of service while you resolve the issue.
Clear Pass RV & Truck makes the process straightforward. Our team guides you through registration and helps ensure your vehicle is tested by a certified professional when it’s due. From personal motorhomes to commercial trucks, we help take the hassle out of CARB compliance so you can stay focused on the road ahead.
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CTC-Pass — “Live Compliance Checks, Simplified”
Keep your trucks and RVs moving with CTC-Pass from Clear Pass RV & Truck.
Whether you’re an in-state or out-of-state truck owner, RV owner, or fleet manager, take control of CARB Clear Pass RV & Truck compliance with convenient remote testing. Our CTC-Pass telematics device simplifies OBD testing, helps reduce downtime, and makes it easier to stay on top of California’s testing requirements.
Available for compatible trucks and RVs, model year 2013 and newer.
ClearPass RV & Truck Program Benchmarks
The ClearPass RV & Truck is the next step in CARB regulations, and many people are struggling to adjust to the change. You can rely on our team to get you through the
Registration
For both diesel fleets and owner/operators, ClearPass RV & Truck requirements began in 2023. To bring your vehicles into compliance your first step is registering every qualified vehicle in CARB’s ClearPass RV & Truck database (CTC-VIS). Our team will ensure a smooth registration process
Compliance Fees
You must pay a $32.13 compliance fee for every qualified vehicle operating in California in 2023. For 2024, if a vehicle’s compliance deadline falls between July and December, another compliance fee will be due. This annual fee will be a regular part of your CTC compliance requirements.
Diesel Motorhome Notes
If your diesel motorhome has a GVWR of more than 14,001 pounds and is registered in California, the CTC regulations listed above apply. You must register your vehicle and pay the compliance fee. However, motorhomes only require testing once per year.
Out-of-State Trucks Notes
CTC requirements apply to vehicles registered outside of California that operate on state highways. You must register every vehicle in your fleet, pay the compliance fee, and receive scheduled emissions tests to continue driving in the state.