Title: What Happens If You Don’t Comply with the Clean Truck Check? Meta Description: Avoid CARB penalties and registration holds. Learn the risks of skipping your Clean Truck Check and how APDCarb can help you avoid them.
Don’t Risk It — Non-Compliance Has Consequences
Ignoring the Clean Truck Check isn’t just risky — it’s expensive. California is cracking down on high-emission vehicles, and enforcement is increasing each year.
CARB has deployed remote sensors, license plate scanning, and DMV data integration to flag trucks that haven’t complied.
Potential Penalties
- Fines up to $1,000 per truck per incident
- DMV registration holds
- Vehicle impoundment in serious cases
- Loss of commercial driving privileges
These penalties hit hard — especially for small trucking businesses and owner-operators.
Common Reasons for Penalties
- Missed testing deadlines
- Using an uncertified testing provider
- Failing to submit results to CARB
- Operating a non-compliant out-of-state vehicle in California
How APDCarb Keeps You Safe
We’re a certified CARB vendor, and we:
- Help you track testing dates
- Submit results directly to the CARB system
- Provide compliance records for fleet managers
- Offer emergency on-site testing if you’re behind schedule
Real-World Example:
A trucking company operating 7 rigs was hit with over $4,500 in penalties for missing compliance on 3 vehicles. After switching to APDCarb, we set up automated reminders and quarterly mobile testing visits — they’ve been 100% compliant ever since.
📞 Call to Action
Don’t let a missed test derail your business.
📲 Call 619-567-9010 now for emergency mobile testing or book online