---
title: "Ramon Rubalcava — Clean Truck Check, Salinas, CA"
description: "Ramon Rubalcava in Salinas, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing. Phone, address and nearby testers."
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/ramon-rubalcava-salinas/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Ramon Rubalcava

Clean Truck Check tester in Salinas, CA (Monterey 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 | Salinas, CA 93908 |
| County | Monterey County |
| Phone | (928) 750-3418 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | No |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Ramon Rubalcava 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 | Not listed |

For a 2012 or older diesel, the nearest listed tester with smoke opacity testing is Pacific Ag Rentals in Salinas, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/pacific-ag-rentals-salinas/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Monterey County

Ramon Rubalcava is one of 37 testing businesses in Monterey County on CARB's public tester list. 33 of them offer mobile testing and 11 do smoke opacity tests. In Salinas itself there are 21 listed businesses, 18 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 Ramon Rubalcava offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Ramon Rubalcava 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 Ramon Rubalcava test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Ramon Rubalcava does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [Pacific Ag Rentals](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/pacific-ag-rentals-salinas/) (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Ramon Rubalcava charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Ramon Rubalcava has not published prices with us; call (928) 750-3418 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 Ramon Rubalcava a CARB-credentialed tester?

Ramon Rubalcava 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

- **[Enrique salinas](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/enrique-salinas-salinas/)** — Salinas, CA 93908 — (408) 656-1176 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Pacific Ag Rentals](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/pacific-ag-rentals-salinas/)** — 4 Harris Rd, Salinas, CA 93908 — (831) 417-9792 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Robert Ivers](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/robert-ivers-salinas/)** — Salinas, CA 93908 — (831) 206-0663 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Xpress Diesel](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/xpress-diesel-salinas/)** — 64 san benancio rd, Salinas, CA 93908 — (831) 383-9112 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[A1 Mobile Service Inc](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/a1-mobile-service-inc-salinas/)** — 1112 Abbott St, Salinas, CA 93901 — (831) 595-1113 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Mario Hernandez](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/mario-hernandez-salinas/)** — Salinas, CA 93901 — (831) 596-4578 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.