LOS ANGELES - The Air Resources Board is working with the California Highway Patrol to conduct inspections on heavy-duty trucks traveling in and around the Los Angeles area. The effort is a continuation of ARB's enforcement actions throughout the state. More recent ARB strike forces have been conducted in Fresno and Salinas.

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, August 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon (ongoing inspections)

WHERE: In the parking lot of the historic Sears Building, near the intersection of 12th St. and Soto St., Los Angeles 90023 (Look for CHP and truck inspections signage.)

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.