Hottest uses for thermal cameras in commercial vehicle maintenance

June 29, 2022

Knowing how and when to use thermal cameras can boost ROI and speed up the diagnostic process. Here are some vehicle systems and components that can benefit from the application of thermal imaging, along with tooling options.

Tyler Fussner

With a press of the trigger, a thermal imaging device can immediately tell a technician if there is problem with a system or component. These high-tech tools use infrared technology to measure the variations in temperature within a given area, so if a wheel end or shock absorber is too hot, they will know it.

Click the link to learn about the various ways vehicle maintenance techs can benefit from these cool gadgets, and stay to the end to find some different device options to choose from.

About the Author

Tyler Fussner | Associate Editor | Fleet Maintenance

Tyler Fussner is Managing Editor - Community Manager at Supply Chain Connect, part of the Design & Engineering Group at Endeavor Business Media.

Previously, Fussner served as the Associate Editor for Fleet Maintenance magazine. As part of Endeavor's Commercial Vehicle Group, his work has been published in FleetOwner magazine, as well as Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter, and Trailer-Body Builders.

Fussner's May 2022 print feature 'The dawn of hydrogen trucks' was named the best single technology article in B2B by the judges of the 2022 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards. Fussner was also awarded Silver in the Technical Article category for the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) 2021 Tabbie Awards.

Fussner previously served as Assistant Editor for Endeavor's Transportation Group on the PTEN, Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com brands.

Fussner studied professional writing and publishing at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has experience in shop operations, is a Michelin Certified Tire Technician, and a Michelin Certified Tire Salesperson.