---
title: "Empire Cat — Clean Truck Check, Sparks, NV | CTC Finder"
description: "Empire Cat in Sparks, NV is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing. Phone, address and nearby testers."
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/empire-cat-sparks-nv/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Empire Cat

Clean Truck Check tester in Sparks, NV.

> 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 | Sparks, NV 89431 |
| Phone | (775) 484-3836 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Empire Cat 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 Hobbs Company Limited in Sparks, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/hobbs-company-limited-sparks-nv/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Nevada

Empire Cat is one of 34 testing businesses in Nevada on CARB's public tester list. 31 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 Empire Cat offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Empire Cat 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 Empire Cat test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Empire Cat does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [Hobbs Company Limited](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/hobbs-company-limited-sparks-nv/) (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Empire Cat charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Empire Cat has not published prices with us; call (775) 484-3836 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 Empire Cat a CARB-credentialed tester?

Empire Cat 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

- **[Eagle Fleet](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/eagle-fleet-sparks/)** — 755 E. GREG STREET SUITE 18, Sparks, CA 89431 — (909) 734-2881 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Admiral Toy Storage, LLC](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/admiral-toy-storage-llc-sparks-nv/)** — 1475 Linda Way, Sparks, NV 89431 — (775) 772-7880 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Angel Tamayo Del Rio](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/angel-tamayo-del-rio-sparks-nv/)** — Sparks, NV 89431 — (775) 515-2729 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Credentialed tester in Sparks](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/credentialed-tester-in-sparks-sparks-nv/)** — 755 E Greg St Suite 18, Sparks, NV 89431 — (502) 591-9013 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Hobbs Company Limited](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/hobbs-company-limited-sparks-nv/)** — 310 Coney Island Dr Suite B, Sparks, NV 89431 — (775) 741-1395 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[McCandless Truck Center](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/mccandless-truck-center-sparks-nv/)** — 2255 Larkin Cir, Sparks, NV 89431 — (775) 691-4769 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.