---
title: "Thomas Faulter — Clean Truck Check, Sacramento, CA"
description: "Thomas Faulter in Sacramento, 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/thomas-faulter-sacramento/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Thomas Faulter

Clean Truck Check tester in Sacramento, CA (Sacramento 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 | Sacramento, CA 95828 |
| County | Sacramento County |
| Phone | (916) 531-0678 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | No |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Thomas Faulter 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 ABV Auto Sales in Sacramento, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/abv-auto-sales-sacramento/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Sacramento County

Thomas Faulter is one of 131 testing businesses in Sacramento County on CARB's public tester list. 118 of them offer mobile testing and 71 do smoke opacity tests. In Sacramento itself there are 68 listed businesses, 59 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 Thomas Faulter offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Thomas Faulter 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 Thomas Faulter test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Thomas Faulter does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [ABV Auto Sales](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/abv-auto-sales-sacramento/) (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Thomas Faulter charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Thomas Faulter has not published prices with us; call (916) 531-0678 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 Thomas Faulter a CARB-credentialed tester?

Thomas Faulter 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

- **[ABV Auto Sales](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/abv-auto-sales-sacramento/)** — 7666 Malt Ct, Sacramento, CA 95828 — (916) 879-0174 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing.
- **[Ali's Big Rig](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/alis-big-rig-sacramento/)** — Sacramento, CA 95828 — (916) 706-6226 — 1 mi. Services: OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Capital City Diesel Insp.](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/capital-city-diesel-insp-sacramento-2/)** — 6580 Asher Ln, Sacramento, CA 95828 — (916) 538-7777 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Capital Fleet Services](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/capital-fleet-services-sacramento/)** — 8169 Junipero St, Sacramento, CA 95828 — (916) 807-7650 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Dentoni spring and suspension](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/dentoni-spring-and-suspension-sacramento/)** — Sacramento, CA 95828 — (209) 993-7663 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Gursher Kullar](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/gursher-kullar-sacramento/)** — Sacramento, CA 95828 — (916) 671-6172 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.