News Archives: 2023
Teletrac Navman obtains type-approval for new telematics device
19 December 2023
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) is pleased to announce the type-approval of a new telematics device from Teletrac Navman. Teletrac Navman is a certified Application Service Provider (ASP) within the National…
WHG certified by TCA to offer services through the National Telematics Framework
30 November 2023
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has certified WHG Telematics as an Application Service Provider (ASP) under the National Telematics Framework. The certification encompasses type-approval of WHG's telematics device and their Smart On-Board Mass (OBM)…
Deadline approaches for Queensland’s and NSW’s transition to TMA and Smart OBM
3 November 2023
There’s less than seven months left for eligible heavy vehicle operators in Queensland and New South Wales to adopt Smart On-Board Mass (OBM) systems. From 1 June 2024, transport operators…
TCA’s new initiative aims for greater construction vehicle visibility
19 October 2023
The construction transport sector is leading a data sharing initiative that aims to provide greater visibility of the movement of construction vehicles across Australia. The nation-first initiative is being led…
Telematics data streamlines supply chain
30 August 2023
The automated tracking of empty freight containers can improve turnaround times by more than 30 per cent. A collaborative Victorian project, using data supplied by Transport Certification Australia (TCA), has…
TCA recognises Simon National Carriers through the National Telematics Framework
27 July 2023
Transport Certification Australia has certified Simon National Carriers to be an Application Service Provider (ASP) through the National Telematics Framework (NTF). Transport operators like Simon National Carriers, who have invested in their own telematics…
Australian 3G network shutdown – Have you started your transition?
26 July 2023
Between December 2023 and September 2024, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone will close their 3G networks to make room for new, faster services. The Vodafone network shut its service in December…
NSW’s transition to TMA and Smart OBM: What you need to know
13 July 2023
Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) is adopting the use of the Telematics Monitoring Application (TMA) and Smart On-Board Mass (OBM) for some Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles operating in…
Collaborative study to help understand movement of dangerous goods vehicles
5 June 2023
A new industry-led data sharing initiative between Transport Certification Australia (TCA) and the National Bulk Tanker Association (NBTA) aims to provide better understanding of the movement of vehicles transporting dangerous…
Highlights from the Brisbane Truck Show
26 May 2023
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) attended the Brisbane Truck Show 2023 on 18-21 May, which this year received a record turnout from the heavy vehicle and road freight industries. It was particularly pleasing…