---
title: "Independent Service Co — Clean Truck Check, Santa Cruz, CA"
description: "Independent Service Co in Santa Cruz, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/independent-service-co-santa-cruz/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Independent Service Co

Clean Truck Check tester in Santa Cruz, CA (Santa Cruz 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 | 217 McPherson St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Phone | (831) 426-0900 |
| Mobile testing | No |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Independent Service Co 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 |

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is Monterey Bay Fleet Services in Santa Cruz, about 6 miles away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/monterey-bay-fleet-services-santa-cruz/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Santa Cruz County

Independent Service Co is one of 18 testing businesses in Santa Cruz County on CARB's public tester list. 15 of them offer mobile testing and 6 do smoke opacity tests. In Santa Cruz itself there are 3 listed businesses, 2 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 Independent Service Co 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 [Monterey Bay Fleet Services](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/monterey-bay-fleet-services-santa-cruz/) (about 6 miles).

### Can Independent Service Co test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Independent Service Co 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 Independent Service Co charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Independent Service Co has not published prices with us; call (831) 426-0900 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 Independent Service Co a CARB-credentialed tester?

Independent Service Co 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

- **[Monterey Bay Fleet Services](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/monterey-bay-fleet-services-santa-cruz/)** — Santa Cruz, CA 95062 — (559) 799-6530 — 6 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Tony Varni](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/tony-varni-santa-cruz/)** — Santa Cruz, CA 95062 — (831) 247-9147 — 6 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Bay area water](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/bay-area-water-felton/)** — 10861 Creekwood Dr, Felton, CA 95018 — (408) 455-8016 — 7 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Tony Varni Equipment Repair](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/tony-varni-equipment-repair-scotts-valley/)** — 886 Lockhart Gulch Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 — (831) 247-9147 — 7 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Santana paving and grading inc mobile](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/santana-paving-and-grading-inc-mobile-soquel/)** — 3912 Mainsail Pl, Soquel, CA 95073 — (831) 970-5420 — 10 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[The Truck Inspector, LLC](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/the-truck-inspector-llc-soquel/)** — 999 Old San Jose Rd SF BAY AREA, Soquel, CA 95073 — (831) 332-2272 — 10 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.