---
title: "Dagger Cargo — Clean Truck Check, Crystal Lake, IL"
description: "Dagger Cargo in Crystal Lake, IL is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/dagger-cargo-crystal-lake-il/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Dagger Cargo

Clean Truck Check tester in Crystal Lake, IL.

> 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 | Crystal Lake, IL 60014 |
| Phone | (773) 470-7559 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Dagger Cargo 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 | Yes |
| California-registered motorhome | Same test as above by engine year, once a year | Yes |

## Clean Truck Check testers in Illinois

Dagger Cargo is one of 65 testing businesses in Illinois on CARB's public tester list. 44 of them offer mobile testing and 19 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 Dagger Cargo offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Dagger Cargo 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 Dagger Cargo test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Dagger Cargo lists smoke opacity testing, the test CARB requires for diesel trucks of model year 2012 and older (no OBD). See [OBD vs smoke opacity](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/obd-vs-smoke-opacity-test/).

### How much does Dagger Cargo charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Dagger Cargo has not published prices with us; call (773) 470-7559 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 Dagger Cargo a CARB-credentialed tester?

Dagger Cargo 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

- **[Northwest Truck And Trailer](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/northwest-truck-and-trailer-crystal-lake-il/)** — 7013 Sands Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 — (224) 840-9780 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Iurie Boboc](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/iurie-boboc-lake-in-the-hills-il/)** — Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 — (970) 355-9339 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Kenan Advantage Group](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/kenan-advantage-group-lake-in-the-hills-il/)** — 1301 Industrial Dr, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 — (330) 409-4105 — 2 mi. Services: OBD testing.
- **[PC Truck Center INC](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/pc-truck-center-inc-dundee-il/)** — 407 Christina Dr, Dundee, IL 60118 — (217) 714-4369 — 8 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Zaven Ghazaryan](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/zaven-ghazaryan-dundee-il/)** — Dundee, IL 60118 — (224) 242-0534 — 8 mi. Services: OBD testing.
- **[Us Exp Truck Repair LLC](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/us-exp-truck-repair-llc-sleepy-hollow-il/)** — 260 Patricia Ln, Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118 — (773) 600-7516 — 8 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.