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title: "Aaron Rader — Clean Truck Check, Palo Cedro, CA | CTC Finder"
description: "Aaron Rader in Palo Cedro, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list.  Phone, address and nearby testers."
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/aaron-rader-palo-cedro/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Aaron Rader

Clean Truck Check tester in Palo Cedro, CA (Shasta 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 | Palo Cedro, CA 96073 |
| County | Shasta County |
| Phone | (530) 646-9273 |
| Mobile testing | No |
| OBD testing | No |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | No |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Aaron Rader 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 Sam Dodson in Redding, about 8 miles away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/sam-dodson-redding/).

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is The Green Earth Company (Mobile) in Redding, about 8 miles away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/the-green-earth-company-mobile-redding/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Shasta County

Aaron Rader is one of 18 testing businesses in Shasta County on CARB's public tester list. 16 of them offer mobile testing and 8 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 Aaron Rader 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 [The Green Earth Company (Mobile)](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/the-green-earth-company-mobile-redding/) (about 8 miles).

### Can Aaron Rader test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Aaron Rader does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [Sam Dodson](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/sam-dodson-redding/) (about 8 miles). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Aaron Rader charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Aaron Rader has not published prices with us; call (530) 646-9273 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 Aaron Rader a CARB-credentialed tester?

Aaron Rader 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

- **[Sam Dodson](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/sam-dodson-redding/)** — Redding, CA 96003 — (530) 941-1989 — 8 mi. Services: OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing.
- **[The Green Earth Company (Mobile)](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/the-green-earth-company-mobile-redding/)** — 582 Olympic St, Redding, CA 96003 — (530) 604-8562 — 8 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Clean Truck Check Redding](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/clean-truck-check-redding-redding/)** — 875 Hartnell Ave, Redding, CA 96002 — (530) 351-3987 — 8 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[David Duree](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/david-duree-redding/)** — Redding, CA 96002 — (530) 356-3945 — 8 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Independent Structures, Inc.](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/independent-structures-inc-redding/)** — 8490 Hartmeyer Ln, Redding, CA 96002 — (530) 604-1957 — 8 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Jiffys Truck Rental](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/jiffys-truck-rental-redding/)** — 875 Hartnell Ave, Redding, CA 96002 — (323) 313-5137 — 8 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.