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title: "McCandless Truck Center GJ — Clean Truck Check, Grand Junction, CO"
description: "McCandless Truck Center GJ in Grand Junction, CO is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing. Phone…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/mccandless-truck-center-gj-grand-junction-co/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# McCandless Truck Center GJ

Clean Truck Check tester in Grand Junction, CO.

> 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 | 2332 I-70 Frontage Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505 |
| Phone | (858) 442-1420 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks McCandless Truck Center GJ 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 | Not listed |
| California-registered motorhome | Same test as above by engine year, once a year | Yes |

## Clean Truck Check testers in Colorado

McCandless Truck Center GJ is one of 11 testing businesses in Colorado on CARB's public tester list. 9 of them offer mobile testing and 5 do smoke opacity tests.

## 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 McCandless Truck Center GJ offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. McCandless Truck Center GJ 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 McCandless Truck Center GJ test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

McCandless Truck Center GJ does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does McCandless Truck Center GJ charge for a Clean Truck Check?

McCandless Truck Center GJ has not published prices with us; call (858) 442-1420 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 McCandless Truck Center GJ a CARB-credentialed tester?

McCandless Truck Center GJ 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

- **[Dash Truck And Auto Repair](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/dash-truck-and-auto-repair-grand-junction-co/)** — 777 Valley Ct, Grand Junction, CO 81505 — (970) 208-5224 — 1 mi. Services: not listed.