---
title: "Vanguard Truck Centers — Clean Truck Check, Adairsville, GA"
description: "Vanguard Truck Centers in Adairsville, GA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers OBD testing, motorhome testing. Phone, address and nearby testers."
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/vanguard-truck-centers-adairsville-ga/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Vanguard Truck Centers

Clean Truck Check tester in Adairsville, GA.

> 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 | 180 Princeton Blvd, Adairsville, GA 30103 |
| Phone | (770) 773-7558 |
| Mobile testing | No |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Vanguard Truck Centers 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 RRR Transportation Co. in Calhoun, about 9 miles away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/rrr-transportation-co-calhoun-ga/).

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is RRR Transportation Co. in Calhoun, about 9 miles away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/rrr-transportation-co-calhoun-ga/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Georgia

Vanguard Truck Centers is one of 12 testing businesses in Georgia on CARB's public tester list. 7 of them offer mobile testing and 4 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 Vanguard Truck Centers 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 [RRR Transportation Co.](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/rrr-transportation-co-calhoun-ga/) (about 9 miles).

### Can Vanguard Truck Centers test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Vanguard Truck Centers does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [RRR Transportation Co.](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/rrr-transportation-co-calhoun-ga/) (about 9 miles). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Vanguard Truck Centers charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Vanguard Truck Centers has not published prices with us; call (770) 773-7558 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 Vanguard Truck Centers a CARB-credentialed tester?

Vanguard Truck Centers 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

- **[RRR Transportation Co.](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/rrr-transportation-co-calhoun-ga/)** — 1195 Mauldin Rd NW, Calhoun, GA 30701 — (706) 205-9987 — 9 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Christopher Pealor](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/christopher-pealor-cartersville-ga/)** — Cartersville, GA 30120 — (770) 342-8421 — 13 mi. Services: OBD testing, motorhome testing.