---
title: "Smog Dogs LLC — Clean Truck Check, Palm Desert, CA"
description: "Smog Dogs LLC in Palm Desert, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing. Phone, address and nearby…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/smog-dogs-llc-palm-desert/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Smog Dogs LLC

Clean Truck Check tester in Palm Desert, CA (Riverside 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 | 75450 Gerald Ford Dr Suite 310, Palm Desert, CA 92211 |
| County | Riverside County |
| Phone | (760) 485-0611 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Smog Dogs LLC 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 |

For a 2012 or older diesel, the nearest listed tester with smoke opacity testing is Rodney Betsargon in Palm Desert, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/rodney-betsargon-palm-desert/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Riverside County

Smog Dogs LLC is one of 251 testing businesses in Riverside County on CARB's public tester list. 233 of them offer mobile testing and 102 do smoke opacity tests. In Palm Desert itself there are 5 listed businesses, 5 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 Smog Dogs LLC offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Smog Dogs LLC 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 Smog Dogs LLC test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Smog Dogs LLC does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [Rodney Betsargon](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/rodney-betsargon-palm-desert/) (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Smog Dogs LLC charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Smog Dogs LLC has not published prices with us; call (760) 485-0611 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 Smog Dogs LLC a CARB-credentialed tester?

Smog Dogs LLC 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

- **[Rodney Betsargon](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/rodney-betsargon-palm-desert/)** — Palm Desert, CA 92211 — (415) 260-6186 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Smogdoghd](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/smogdoghd-indian-wells/)** — 75440 Painted Desert Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210 — (760) 574-0420 — 5 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[TW Fleet Service](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/tw-fleet-service-bermuda-dunes/)** — 79499 Country Club Dr, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203 — (760) 822-4347 — 5 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Anytimesmog and repair](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/anytimesmog-and-repair-indio/)** — 42602 Caspian St, Indio, CA 92203 — (760) 771-7453 — 5 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Ovi & obd testing of Indio](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/ovi-and-obd-testing-of-indio-indio/)** — 83640 Leeds Ct, Indio, CA 92203 — (760) 501-1454 — 5 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Desert Smog](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/desert-smog-palm-desert/)** — 74725 Joni Dr Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92260 — (760) 282-4056 — 6 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.