Bakersfield Truck Center
Clean Truck Check tester in Bakersfield, CA (Kern County).
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
Bakersfield Truck Center appears on CARB's public list of credentialed Clean Truck Check testers with 2 credentialed testers at this business. It lists OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- Location
- 8140 Golden State Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308
- County
- Kern County
- Phone
- (661) 340-8112
- Mobile testing
- No (test at the shop)
- OBD testing
- Yes
- Smoke opacity (non-OBD)
- Yes
- Motorhomes
- Yes
- Credentialed testers
- 2
- Last verified
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Before you call
- Have your VIN, odometer reading and plate number ready.
- Your vehicle must be registered in CTC-VIS and the annual compliance fee paid; the tester submits the result to CARB.
- Ask for the price per vehicle. Typical published prices for an OBD test are $50–$135 per vehicle (see cost guide).
Which trucks Bakersfield Truck Center can test
The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Bakersfield Truck Center lists on CARB's tester list:
| 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 |
If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is Alpine Truck Sales INC in Bakersfield, about 1 mile away. See listing.
Clean Truck Check testers in Kern County
Bakersfield Truck Center is one of 107 testing businesses in Kern County on CARB's public tester list. 89 of them offer mobile testing and 53 do smoke opacity tests. In Bakersfield itself there are 78 listed businesses, 63 of them mobile. All testers in Kern County.
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. You can test up to 90 days before a deadline. Get a free email reminder before each one.
How to check a tester's credential
CARB publishes its Clean Truck Check tester list, where Bakersfield Truck Center appears as of November 1, 2026. Listing there is optional, so a missing name does not always mean a tester is not credentialed. After the test, check that the passing result shows for your vehicle in CTC-VIS; that is what counts for compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bakersfield Truck Center offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?
Not according to CARB's tester list; plan to bring the truck to the tester. The nearest listed mobile tester is Alpine Truck Sales INC (about 1 mile).
Can Bakersfield Truck Center test a 2012 or older diesel truck?
Yes. Bakersfield Truck Center lists smoke opacity testing, the test CARB requires for diesel trucks of model year 2012 and older (no OBD). See OBD vs smoke opacity.
How much does Bakersfield Truck Center charge for a Clean Truck Check?
Bakersfield Truck Center has not published prices with us; call (661) 340-8112 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.
Is Bakersfield Truck Center a CARB-credentialed tester?
Bakersfield Truck Center appears on CARB's public Clean Truck Check tester list with 2 credentialed testers, 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 near Bakersfield
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Alpine Truck Sales INC
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
-
Cal Lowbed Service
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
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Cheapest InTown Price
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
-
Circle M Truck & Heavy Equipment Repair
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
-
Dttr inc
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
-
Edwin Martin
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
Source: CARB's public Clean Truck Check tester list, last checked . Listing on CARB's list is optional for testers, so some credentialed testers are not shown. Services, hours and prices change; please confirm with the tester before you go. Something wrong? Send a correction.