OTAY MESA - The Air Resources Board is working with the California Highway Patrol to conduct  inspections on heavy-duty trucks traveling in and around the Otay Mesa area near the Mexican  Border.  The effort is a continuation of ARB’s enforcement actions throughout the state.  

More recent ARB strike forces have been conducted in Fresno, Salinas and Los Angeles.

NOTE:  Please do not publicly disclose location prior to event!

WHAT:  Truck inspections to check for compliance with state air pollution laws

WHO:  California Air Resources Board, California Highway Patrol

WHEN:  Tuesday, September 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon (ongoing inspections)

WHERE:  Drucker Lane south of Kerns St. (Approach from Kerns St. if possible to avoid major truck traffic.)  LOOK FOR LONG ROADSIDE PULLOUT AREA.  

PARKING:  Please park along Kerns street or in nearby parking lots if space is available.  

VISUALS:  Heavy-duty big rigs, ARB and CHP uniformed inspectors, inspections in progress,  etc.

NOTE:  Spanish-speaking representatives will be available for interviews.

Measures aimed at cleaning up diesel vehicles include requirements to report fleet  information to ARB, employ fuel-saving technology, install diesel soot filters and replace or  upgrade aging engines and transport refrigeration units.