Frequently Asked questions

What is PortCheck?     
PortCheck provides rate collections services for the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach’s Clean Truck Program’s Clean Truck Fund Rate.
 
What is the difference between PortCheck and PierPASS?     
Both companies provide rate collection services. PortCheck provides rate collections services for the Ports’ Clean Truck Program whereas PierPASS collects the Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) for the OffPeak Program.

I’m currently registered as a PierPASS user. Do I need to register again?    
Users who are already registered with PierPASS will be uploaded automatically to PortCheck, and will need to approve the PortCheck Terms and Conditions upon initial sign-in as part of its registration.
 
What is the Clean Trucks Program?    
The  Clean Truck Program  is part of the Clean Air Action Plans (CAAP) of the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.  
 
What is the Clean Trucks Fund (CTF) Rate?    
The CTF Rate is the charge the Ports’ tariff assesses on trucks entering or leaving the Ports’ container terminals.  The funds are used to implement the Ports’  CAAP programs. 
 
Which trucks are subject to the CTF Rate?    
Please visit the Clean Air Action Plan site for updates on restrictions or exemptions to certain years and type of trucks at  www.cleanairactionplan.org/strategies/trucks/
 
How do I register for PortCheck?    
Register at  www.portcheck.org .
 
Who pays the Clean Truck Fund Rate?     
The Beneficial Cargo Owner or their agent.  Truck Drayage Operator Drivers and the marine terminal operators cannot pay the CTF Rate. 
 
How do I pay?    
Registered users at  www.portcheck.org  pay on-line via credit cards, e-checks, with a credit account, or by pre-paying. 
 
How much are the fees?   
The fees are $10 per TEU and $20 for all other sizes.
 
Are there any exemptions?   
Yes, see:   www.cleanairactionplan.org/strategies/trucks/
 
What about intermodal cargo?   
On-dock intermodal containers are exempt. Off-dock intermodal is not. 
 
Do the marine terminals charge the  Clean Truck Fund Rate ?     
No.  The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach charge the Clean Truck Fund Rate and require the terminals to place a HOLD on containers until its fee is paid.