---
title: "The Truck Inspector, LLC — Clean Truck Check, Soquel, CA"
description: "The Truck Inspector, LLC in Soquel, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing. Phone, address and…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/the-truck-inspector-llc-soquel/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# The Truck Inspector, LLC

Clean Truck Check tester in Soquel, CA (Santa Cruz 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 | 999 Old San Jose Rd SF BAY AREA, Soquel, CA 95073 |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Phone | (831) 332-2272 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks The Truck Inspector, 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 Monterey Bay Fleet Services in Santa Cruz, about 6 miles away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/monterey-bay-fleet-services-santa-cruz/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Santa Cruz County

The Truck Inspector, LLC is one of 18 testing businesses in Santa Cruz County on CARB's public tester list. 15 of them offer mobile testing and 6 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 The Truck Inspector, LLC offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. The Truck Inspector, 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 The Truck Inspector, LLC test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

The Truck Inspector, LLC does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [Monterey Bay Fleet Services](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/monterey-bay-fleet-services-santa-cruz/) (about 6 miles). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does The Truck Inspector, LLC charge for a Clean Truck Check?

The Truck Inspector, LLC has not published prices with us; call (831) 332-2272 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 The Truck Inspector, LLC a CARB-credentialed tester?

The Truck Inspector, 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.

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