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title: "Nick Payne — Clean Truck Check, Stockton, CA | CTC Finder"
description: "Nick Payne in Stockton, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/nick-payne-stockton/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Nick Payne

Clean Truck Check tester in Stockton, CA (San Joaquin 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 | Stockton, CA 95203 |
| County | San Joaquin County |
| Phone | (209) 981-7923 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Nick Payne 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 Joaquin County

Nick Payne is one of 124 testing businesses in San Joaquin County on CARB's public tester list. 111 of them offer mobile testing and 53 do smoke opacity tests. In Stockton itself there are 50 listed businesses, 43 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 Nick Payne offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Nick Payne 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 Nick Payne test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Nick Payne 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 Nick Payne charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Nick Payne has not published prices with us; call (209) 981-7923 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 Nick Payne a CARB-credentialed tester?

Nick Payne 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

- **[Dave's Mobile Truck and Trailer Repair](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/daves-mobile-truck-and-trailer-repair-stockton/)** — 1872 Shimizu Dr, Stockton, CA 95203 — (209) 922-5558 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Isaias Morfin](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/isaias-morfin-stockton/)** — Stockton, CA 95203 — (209) 623-5336 — 1 mi. Services: OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing.
- **[Lucian Rosselli](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/lucian-rosselli-stockton/)** — Stockton, CA 95203 — (209) 696-0199 — 1 mi. Services: not listed.
- **[Mohammad Arshadi](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/mohammad-arshadi-stockton/)** — Stockton, CA 95203 — (916) 280-8902 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[TriStar Smog STOCKTON InShop/Mobile WE TEST ALL](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/tristar-smog-stockton-inshop-mobile-we-test-all-stockton-2/)** — 347 S Commerce St, Stockton, CA 95203 — (209) 565-1173 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Golden Star Smog](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/golden-star-smog-stockton/)** — 4049 west lane, Stockton, CA 95204 — (209) 981-5142 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.