When it comes to ensuring compliance with emission regulations and maintaining the performance of your heavy diesel commercial motor vehicle, Herc’s Truck Service in Courtland, Ontario, is your trusted destination for reliable truck emission testing.
We understand the importance of emissions testing in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and maintaining the efficiency and performance of your truck.
Truck emission testing plays a crucial role in monitoring and reducing harmful pollutants released into the environment. It is a requirement in many jurisdictions and helps ensure compliance with emission standards set by regulatory agencies. Emission testing helps identify trucks that exceed acceptable emission levels, allowing necessary repairs and adjustments to be made to improve air quality and reduce environmental impact.
If you own a heavy diesel commercial motor vehicle with a registered gross weight over 4,500 kilograms, such as a large truck or bus, and it meets the following conditions, it will require an emissions test:
You will receive a registration renewal notice in the mail, which will indicate whether your vehicle needs to undergo an emissions test.
For heavy diesel commercial motor vehicles, an annual emissions test is mandatory. If your vehicle falls under the criteria that require an emissions test, you will receive a registration renewal notice in the mail, explicitly stating that an emissions test is necessary to proceed with renewing your vehicle registration.
A truck emissions test for a heavy diesel commercial motor vehicle typically involves the following steps:
Pre-Test Check: Before conducting the test, our technician will perform a visual check of your vehicle. This includes inspecting the vehicle for visible emissions, fuel cap issues, exhaust system leaks, motor governor functionality, proper vehicle identification number (VIN), and any potential risks to health, safety, or equipment.
Opacity Test: The opacity test measures the opacity of the emissions from your vehicle’s exhaust. The test result should not exceed the corresponding opacity percentage set for your vehicle’s model year to pass the test.
On-Board Diagnostic System Test: For model year 2007 and newer vehicles between 4,500 and 6,350 kilograms, an on-board diagnostic system test is conducted to identify if the emission control systems are operating as intended. A vehicle that fails this test will not pass the emissions test.
After completing the emissions test for your heavy diesel commercial motor vehicle, you will receive either a pass report or a fail report.
Pass Report: If your vehicle passes the emissions test, you will receive a PDF electronic emissions inspection report indicating a pass. You can print and keep the pass report with your vehicle’s maintenance information. The pass report is valid for 12 months.
Fail Report: Vehicles fail the emissions test when there is an emissions system problem. The inspector will explain the emissions results on the emissions inspection certificate. You must have the emissions problem repaired before taking a retest or renewing your vehicle registration.
At Herc’s Truck Service, we understand the importance of emissions compliance and the role it plays in maintaining a cleaner environment. Our experienced technicians are well-versed in heavy diesel commercial motor vehicle emission testing procedures.
Contact us today to schedule your truck emission test or to learn more about our comprehensive emission testing services. We are committed to ensuring your vehicle meets the necessary emissions standards while providing exceptional customer service.