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To help you understand the potential revenue your smog inspection station could generate from providing HD I/M compliance testing services, below are revenue estimates based on different volumes of truck checks per month.Assumptions: $50 per check for vehicles equipped with 2013 and newer engines using ROBD. $70 per check for vehicles equipped with engines older than 2013. For simplicity, we'll assume that 60% of the vehicles tested are 2013 or newer (charged at …

OverviewThe California Clean Truck Check (CTC) Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (HD I/M) Program mandates periodic emissions testing and compliance verification for heavy-duty vehicles operating within the state. As a smog inspection station, you can expand your services to include testing for this program. This guide will walk you through the steps to become a certified HD I/M tester, perform inspections, and comply with reporting requirements.Step 1: Obtain HD I/M Tester Cre …