For years, Motive has provided fleet management solutions that support operators’ sustainability goals. Today, we’re proud to announce our submission for California Air Resources Board (CARB) Clean Truck Check (CTC) program certification as a reporting provider — a milestone that will further empower customers to stay compliant, efficient, and ahead of regulatory change.

Understanding CARB CTC and how to stay compliant

The CARB CTC program is part of California’s strategic response to the need to reduce the health and environmental impacts of heavy duty vehicle emissions. The program mandates operators to measure, track, and maintain emissions in line with their engine’s original certification standards. 

Staying compliant under the CARB CTC program requires paying attention to both vehicle technology and administrative requirements. The program requires routine emissions testing and leverages On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) data to:

  • Monitor emissions-related vehicle components
  • Ensure there are no current emissions-related faults
  • Check for compliance test readiness 
  • Collect reporting data 

Vehicles with CARB CTC requirements must demonstrate compliance periodically through emissions testing. Fleets that miss compliance deadlines or fail inspections face significant penalties, including DMV registration blocks and additional enforcement actions. 

The data captured by Motive’s Vehicle Gateway is perfectly suited for customers needing to meet CARB CTC diagnostics requirements. It automatically reads and displays On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) data in a dashboard, alongside precise tracking and telematics, including data required for CARB CTC reporting. 

How Motive’s AI-powered integrated operations platform automates compliance workflows

Motive brings years of compliance experience to the table for the CARB CTC program. Motive’s Integrated Operations Platform already automates workflows and provides reporting for other major compliance programs. The Vehicle Gateway and our Fleet Management software provide telematics insights, giving fleet managers real-time visibility into performance, maintenance needs, fuel efficiency, and compliance status.  

Motive technology reads and aggregates engine data from advanced sensors, including oxygen sensors, catalytic converters, and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves. This enables seamless OBD data capture, formatting, and encrypted transmission according to CARB standards.

Fleet managers using Motive receive:

  • Automated compliance reporting and electronic logging devices (ELDs) for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Canadian Council of Motor Transportation Administrators (CCMTA), International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and soon CARB CTC. This streamlines inspection and audit preparations.
  • Fuel usage analytics and benchmarking tools that pinpoint outliers and anomalies, driving smarter, greener operational decisions.
  • Fault code alerts and proactive maintenance scheduling, integrated with third-party maintenance platforms and real-time driver-vehicle inspection records (DVIRs).
  • Driver behavior monitoring to identify — and help correct — practices that drive excess emissions and fuel consumption, such as unnecessary idling, harsh acceleration, and hard braking events.

Motive delivers compliance, safety, productivity, and profitability

Motive’s application for CARB CTC certification is another example of how Motive delivers compliance, safety, productivity, and profitability. Fleets navigating California’s evolving regulations can rely on Motive to help drive cleaner, safer, and more profitable operations for the long term.

Stay tuned for updates as we continue working with CARB and shape the future of sustainable, compliant fleet management in California. For more information on how Motive supports Fleet Compliance, please visit our website.