---
title: "American Towing & Recovery Inc — Clean Truck Check, Barstow, CA"
description: "American Towing & Recovery Inc in Barstow, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/american-towing-and-recovery-inc-barstow/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# American Towing & Recovery Inc

Clean Truck Check tester in Barstow, CA (San Bernardino County).

> CTC Finder is an independent directory, not affiliated with CARB. Tester data: CARB Clean Truck Check public tester list, last checked November 1, 2026. Confirm services, hours and prices with the tester.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | 2520 E Main St, Barstow, CA 92311 |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Phone | (760) 256-5200 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks American Towing & Recovery Inc can test

| Your vehicle | Test required | This tester |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel, model year 2013 or newer | OBD scan | Yes |
| Alternative fuel (natural gas, propane), 2018 or newer | OBD scan | Yes |
| Diesel, model year 2012 or older (no OBD) | Smoke opacity test (SAE J1667) plus visual inspection | Yes |
| California-registered motorhome | Same test as above by engine year, once a year | Yes |

## Clean Truck Check testers in San Bernardino County

American Towing & Recovery Inc is one of 277 testing businesses in San Bernardino County on CARB's public tester list. 243 of them offer mobile testing and 98 do smoke opacity tests. In Barstow itself there are 4 listed businesses, 4 of them mobile.

## When your truck is due

Most trucks test twice a year, on a schedule tied to the DMV registration expiration date. CARB says OBD trucks move to four tests a year beginning October 2027. California-registered (non-commercial) motorhomes and agricultural vehicles test once a year. See the [deadline guide](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/deadlines-2026-2027/). You can test up to 90 days before a deadline. Free email reminders: https://ctcfinder.com/reminders/

## Frequently asked questions

### Does American Towing & Recovery Inc offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. American Towing & Recovery Inc says on CARB's tester list that it offers mobile testing, so it can come to your yard or job site. Ask about a trip fee when you call.

### Can American Towing & Recovery Inc test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. American Towing & Recovery Inc lists smoke opacity testing, the test CARB requires for diesel trucks of model year 2012 and older (no OBD). See [OBD vs smoke opacity](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/obd-vs-smoke-opacity-test/).

### How much does American Towing & Recovery Inc charge for a Clean Truck Check?

American Towing & Recovery Inc has not published prices with us; call (760) 256-5200 for a quote. Published California prices are usually $50–$135 per vehicle for an OBD test and $190–$200 for a smoke opacity test, plus CARB's annual fee ($32.13 in 2026). See the [cost guide](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/cost/).

### Is American Towing & Recovery Inc a CARB-credentialed tester?

American Towing & Recovery Inc appears on CARB's public Clean Truck Check tester list, last checked November 1, 2026. Only credentialed testers can submit results to CARB; after the test, confirm the passing result shows for your vehicle in CTC-VIS.

## Other testers nearby

- **[In & Out Truck Repair Company](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/in-and-out-truck-repair-company-barstow/)** — 2441 W Main St, Barstow, CA 92311 — (760) 577-9544 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[TRX Concepts](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/trx-concepts-barstow/)** — Barstow, CA 92311 — (682) 363-0026 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[ZippyLube](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/zippylube-barstow/)** — 2960 Lenwood Rd, Barstow, CA 92311 — (949) 412-5059 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.