---
title: "Esmeralda Puente — Clean Truck Check, Van Nuys, CA"
description: "Esmeralda Puente in Van Nuys, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list.  Phone, address and nearby testers."
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/esmeralda-puente-van-nuys/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Esmeralda Puente

Clean Truck Check tester in Van Nuys, CA (Los Angeles 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 | Van Nuys, CA 91401 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Phone | (818) 826-9593 |
| Mobile testing | No |
| OBD testing | No |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | No |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Esmeralda Puente 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 Moore Freight in Sherman Oaks, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/moore-freight-sherman-oaks/).

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is Moore Freight in Sherman Oaks, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/moore-freight-sherman-oaks/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Los Angeles County

Esmeralda Puente is one of 516 testing businesses in Los Angeles County on CARB's public tester list. 465 of them offer mobile testing and 190 do smoke opacity tests. In Van Nuys itself there are 11 listed businesses, 10 of them mobile.

## 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 Esmeralda Puente 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 [Moore Freight](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/moore-freight-sherman-oaks/) (about 1 mile).

### Can Esmeralda Puente test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Esmeralda Puente does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [Moore Freight](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/moore-freight-sherman-oaks/) (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Esmeralda Puente charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Esmeralda Puente has not published prices with us; call (818) 826-9593 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 Esmeralda Puente a CARB-credentialed tester?

Esmeralda Puente 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

- **[Moore Freight](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/moore-freight-sherman-oaks/)** — Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 — (818) 231-3983 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing.
- **[Smog Zone](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/smog-zone-van-nuys/)** — 14146 Oxnard St Ste A, Van Nuys, CA 91401 — (818) 807-8431 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Titan Scan Compliance](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/titan-scan-compliance-van-nuys/)** — Van Nuys, CA 91401 — (213) 477-0065 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Credited Teste](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/credited-teste-sherman-oaks/)** — Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 — (747) 476-4222 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Shawn Atarzadeh](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/shawn-atarzadeh-van-nuys/)** — Van Nuys, CA 91411 — (818) 297-8676 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[TSI](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/tsi-van-nuys/)** — 14401 Sylvan St, Van Nuys, CA 91411 — (818) 797-8740 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.