Starting January 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will begin enforcing new emissions testing requirements for heavy-duty vehicles. Fleets operating in or entering California will need to conduct emissions tests twice annually, with testing intervals increasing to four times per year by 2027. These tests ensure vehicles meet California’s Clean Truck Check (CTC) standards, supporting the state’s clean air goals.

Technology that can streamline emissions checks is key to ensuring that fleets operating in California remain compliant with new regulations. That’s why we’re excited to announce Samsara CTC Manager, a new solution certified by CARB and designed to simplify emissions compliance for fleets operating in California. 

This new solution helps operations:

• Minimize downtime and compliance costs, keeping vehicles on the road and fleets productive.

• Collect emissions data remotely without the need for cumbersome in-person testing.

• Streamline compliance tasks with automated reporting and management, all in the Samsara Dashboard.

Maximize productivity and minimize downtime.

With Samsara’s remote emissions testing and automatic reporting capabilities, vehicles equipped with a Samsara Vehicle Gateway can perform emissions checks with ease. Remote emissions testing eliminates the need for vehicles to visit in-person CARB-compliant facilities or certified technicians. Emissions reporting is managed directly from our platform with the simple push of a button. These streamlined features help keep vehicles working and reduce disruptions to operations. In fact, fleet managers can easily initiate an emissions test during a vehicle’s normal operation—while performing a DVIR or even while the vehicle warms up. By avoiding unnecessary trips and lengthy testing processes, fleets are able to save time and maximize operational efficiency.

“Manually testing vehicles for the CTC would have been costly and time-intensive due to staff hours and equipment needs,” said Alison Kerstetter, Fleet Manager, City of Sacramento Public Works. “With Samsara Vehicle Gateways already installed on all fleet assets, the decision to implement Samsara CTC Manager was easy. Now, the CTC can be conducted during daily operations.”

Furthermore, Samsara CTC Manager gives fleet managers clear visibility into the emissions status of every vehicle. Fleets can minimize the risk of job disruptions or project delays by planning which vehicles are due for emissions checks and quickly rectify any vehicles that are out of compliance. 

Ensure compliance with a remote-first solution.

In-person testing at CARB facilities can cost up to $300 per test, and non-compliance penalties can range from $1,000 to $10,000 per day, per vehicle. Samsara’s CTC Manager helps fleets avoid these expenses by enabling emissions testing remotely through Vehicle Gateways and sending the data to CARB for evaluation. This automated data transfer to CARB mirrors the exact process that would occur at a CARB-compliant facility, enabling you to verify compliance with California’s emissions standards, without ever having to leave your yard.

By eliminating the need for in-person testing, Samsara CTC Manager can minimize expenses while reducing the risk of fines and penalties. 

Streamline workflows with a unified platform.

Samsara CTC Manager simplifies compliance management by centralizing, automating, and reporting emissions tracking within Samsara’s unified platform. Fleet managers easily monitor which vehicles need testing and schedule checks directly in the Samsara Dashboard. This creates a streamlined experience, eliminating manual tracking and reducing administrative burden to allow teams to focus on other high-value priorities.  

Meet CARB CTC requirements, effortlessly.

Stay ahead of California’s evolving emissions regulations with streamlined compliance and reporting management to ensure your fleet keeps moving.

The Samsara CTC Manager is available in North America and existing customers will have immediate access to this powerful tool. For fleets new to Samsara, Vehicle Gateways can be quickly installed to enable the CTC Manager and ensure seamless compliance, contact us to learn more.

Learn more about the Samsara CTC Manager and ensure seamless emissions compliance today!