---
title: "Ricardo Martinez — Clean Truck Check, Palmdale, CA"
description: "Ricardo Martinez in Palmdale, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list.  Phone, address and nearby testers."
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/ricardo-martinez-palmdale/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Ricardo Martinez

Clean Truck Check tester in Palmdale, CA (Los Angeles 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 | Palmdale, CA 93551 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Phone | (323) 393-7399 |
| Mobile testing | No |
| OBD testing | No |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | No |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Ricardo Martinez can test

| Your vehicle | Test required | This tester |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel, model year 2013 or newer | OBD scan | Not listed |
| Alternative fuel (natural gas, propane), 2018 or newer | OBD scan | Not listed |
| 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 | Not listed |

For a 2012 or older diesel, the nearest listed tester with smoke opacity testing is Eric Cespedes in Acton, about 10 miles away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/eric-cespedes-acton/).

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is Kamori English in Palmdale, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/kamori-english-palmdale/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Los Angeles County

Ricardo Martinez is one of 516 testing businesses in Los Angeles County on CARB's public tester list. 465 of them offer mobile testing and 190 do smoke opacity tests. In Palmdale itself there are 12 listed businesses, 10 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 Ricardo Martinez 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 [Kamori English](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/kamori-english-palmdale/) (about 1 mile).

### Can Ricardo Martinez test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Ricardo Martinez does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [Eric Cespedes](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/eric-cespedes-acton/) (about 10 miles). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Ricardo Martinez charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Ricardo Martinez has not published prices with us; call (323) 393-7399 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 Ricardo Martinez a CARB-credentialed tester?

Ricardo Martinez 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

- **[Kamori English](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/kamori-english-palmdale/)** — Palmdale, CA 93551 — (818) 422-3871 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Acton 76](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/acton-76-acton/)** — 3807 Sierra Hwy, Acton, CA 93510 — (661) 317-3500 — 10 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Eric Cespedes](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/eric-cespedes-acton/)** — Acton, CA 93510 — (818) 612-9569 — 10 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Isco Machinery](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/isco-machinery-acton/)** — Acton, CA 93510 — (661) 941-6266 — 10 mi. Services: not listed.
- **[Mesheck Bucknor](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/mesheck-bucknor-lancaster/)** — Lancaster, CA 93534 — (661) 575-7397 — 10 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Hovhannes Papikyan](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/hovhannes-papikyan-palmdale/)** — Palmdale, CA 93552 — (818) 389-2872 — 11 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.