---
title: "Bakersfield Truck Center — Clean Truck Check, Bakersfield, CA"
description: "Bakersfield Truck Center in Bakersfield, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list with 2 credentialed testers. Offers OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD)…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/bakersfield-truck-center-bakersfield/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Bakersfield Truck Center

Clean Truck Check tester in Bakersfield, CA (Kern 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 | 8140 Golden State Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308 |
| County | Kern County |
| Phone | (661) 340-8112 |
| Mobile testing | No |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 2 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Bakersfield Truck Center 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 |

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](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/alpine-truck-sales-inc-bakersfield/).

## 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.

## 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 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](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/alpine-truck-sales-inc-bakersfield/) (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](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/obd-vs-smoke-opacity-test/).

### 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](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/cost/).

### 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 nearby

- **[Alpine Truck Sales INC](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/alpine-truck-sales-inc-bakersfield/)** — 7156 Golden State Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308 — (682) 715-8423 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Cal Lowbed Service](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/cal-lowbed-service-bakersfield/)** — 6837 Krebs Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308 — (559) 300-0182 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Cheapest InTown Price](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/cheapest-intown-price-bakersfield/)** — Bakersfield, CA 93308 — (661) 348-8708 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Circle M Truck & Heavy Equipment Repair](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/circle-m-truck-and-heavy-equipment-repair-bakersfield/)** — 4233 Foster Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 — (661) 610-8212 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Dttr inc](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/dttr-inc-bakersfield/)** — 3610 Gilmore Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 — (661) 401-6002 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Edwin Martin](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/edwin-martin-bakersfield/)** — Bakersfield, CA 93308 — (661) 979-4995 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.