Transforming Heavy-Duty Truck Inspections
In the heavy-duty trucking industry, time is money—and both are often lost during inefficient inspection processes. Technicians face a growing list of challenges, from inaccessible components and slow documentation workflows to mounting compliance requirements. The good news? Modern inspection tools are reshaping the way trucks are diagnosed and serviced.
The Problem: Outdated Inspection Tools and Methods
Traditional truck inspection tools were never designed for the speed, complexity, and regulatory rigor of today’s commercial fleet operations. Technicians often rely on smartphones or low-grade digital cameras to capture visuals in confined, hazardous areas. These makeshift solutions introduce risks:
- Poor image quality and incomplete documentation
- Time-consuming manual data handling
- Increased labor costs from unnecessary disassembly
- Risk of compliance failures due to inadequate inspection records
- Equipment damage from using non-industrial tools in rugged environments
It’s clear the status quo isn’t working.
The Solution: Smarter, Connected Inspection Tools
The combination of WiTorch, WiScope, and WiCollab offers a new standard in truck inspections—one that’s accurate, efficient, and built for the realities of the shop floor.
WiTorch: Built for the Bay
WiTorch is a rugged, high-resolution inspection camera engineered for frontline technicians. Whether you’re working under the chassis or around oily components, WiTorch delivers clear visuals where smartphones simply can’t survive.
WiScope: See Inside Without Tearing Down
The WiScope is a flexible HD borescope designed for internal engine diagnostics. It allows technicians to visually inspect combustion chambers and diesel particulate filters (DPFs) through sensor ports—no disassembly required.
WiCollab: Inspection Meets Integration
WiCollab is the cloud-based collaboration platform that ties it all together. It enables technicians to scan barcodes, link images to VINs and repair orders, and share inspection reports in real time—streamlining communication across the service chain.
Real-World Applications
From basic inspections to advanced diagnostics, these tools are already improving workflows in the field:
- 4-Corner Inspections
Technicians use WiTorch to capture clear images of brakes, wheels, suspension, lights, and more—even in hard-to-reach areas. WiCollab ensures that every image is properly tagged and documented for compliance and service records.
- Camshaft Diagnosis
For engines like those in PACCAR trucks, WiTorch can be used under the vehicle to inspect camshaft wear or damage without removing major components—saving both time and labor.
- Combustion Chamber & DPF Inspection
With WiScope, techs can inspect internal soot buildup through existing ports, reducing inspection time from over 15 hours to just one—and avoiding unnecessary teardown.
The Results: Faster, More Accurate, More Profitable
Shops that have adopted WiTorch and WiScope are seeing impressive results:
| Metric | Traditional Tools | WiTorch + WiScope |
| Time to inspect engine | ~2 hours | ~1 hour |
| Risk of unnecessary teardown | High | Low (imaging-based validation) |
| Documentation quality | Manual/paper-based | Digital, cloud-synced |
Key Benefits:
- Time Savings: Cut inspection time by 50%
- Higher Diagnostic Accuracy: HD imaging increases confidence
- Improved Compliance: Verifiable records for audits
- Better ROI: Less labor, fewer part replacements, faster turnaround
The Future of Truck Inspections is Here
The heavy-duty trucking industry can’t afford inefficiency. As regulations tighten and vehicle complexity increases, frontline technicians need tools that help them work faster, smarter, and safer.
WiTorch, WiScope, and WiCollab are transforming inspections from a manual chore into a connected, data-driven process. If your fleet or service centre is still relying on outdated inspection methods, now is the time to explore what modern solutions can do.