carb faqs

A: Here in California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB or simply ARB) is the state’s clean air agency. Its mission is to provide clean, safe air to every Californian and protect the public’s exposure to toxic air pollutants. They implement and enforce rules and regulations to reduce California’s emission of greenhouse gasses.

A: The details of complying with CARB regulations can be confusing. Visit our CARB Rules Section on this website to find the regulations that apply to your vehicles and fleet. Or better yet, contact Bob Gaffney and our emissions consultancy team at 559-472-7301.

A: A diesel retrofit may be required according to the age of your engine and the applicable CARB Rule. A state-of-the-art retrofit device replaces the existing muffler. Toxic diesel particulate matter (PM) and other air pollutants are prevented from entering the air, because they are trapped within the diesel retrofit device. Retrofitting is the cost-effective method of complying with CARB regulations. Find the optimum DPF to pass CARB inspection. Contact our retrofit expert Stephen Davis, for installation information, at 559-472-7301.

A: Regular maintenance of your fleet’s DPFs keeps fuel economy in check while meeting CARB regulations. Our emissions team performs a smoke test evaluation to determine airflow and micro-pore performance. Explore our web pages for more details on the benefits of cleaning DPFs and when to perform DPF cleaning. We also repair and recover filters when necessary. Our patented FSX Cleaning System removes over 90% of the dirt and soot in only 22 minutes, and we expedite service for a speedy turnaround.

A: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) partners with States to improve road safety nationwide. Through their Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) program, they seek to reduce injuries, crashes, and fatalities involving commercial vehicles. To this end, the FMCSA issued their Final Rule that drivers must replace paper logs with electronic logging devices (ELDs) by the end of 2017.

A: Here at AECS, our one solution for improving and maintaining CSA scores is the VDO RoadLog™ ELD, a complete regulatory device all in one. By automatically archiving records and making data available for on-demand for roadside inspections, it’s the best means for avoiding substantial FMCSA fines and protecting your CSA score. Visit our ELD web page for more information. This ELD will increase your CSA score and driving record while reducing your insurance premiums.

A: Rely on AECS Consulting Services for customized solutions to sail through compliance, maintenance, and troubleshooting. We proudly service the Central Valley and the Central Coast with over 60 years of emissions regulation experience. We’re available to for an initial consultation at 559-472-7301.