TMA PBS Vehicle Mass Monitoring Scheme (NSW)

About the scheme

The TMA PBS Vehicle Mass Monitoring Scheme (NSW) uses the Telematics Monitoring Application (TMA) of the National Telematics Framework.

The scheme is made available by the Transport for NSW to monitor road utilisation, mass and vehicle configuration of eligible PBS vehicles at General Mass Limits (GML), Concessional Mass Limits (CML) or Quad-Axle Mass Limits 1 (QML1) on approved routes of the NSW road network. Vehicles must travel at bridge formulae compliance Tier 1 mass limits.

Eligibility

To participate in the scheme, transport operators must conform with the requirements specified within the National Class 2 Performance Based Standards Vehicle (Tier 1) Authorisation Notice and applicable permit available on the NHVR website.

An applicable permit, also available on the NHVR website, provides conditions of travel for PBS vehicles that are required to monitor mass and vehicle configuration on stated areas and routes in NSW.

How to enrol

Step 1 – Choose an Application Service Provider (ASP) appropriately certified by TCA to offer TMA services. Assist the ASP with any information it needs to complete the enrolment process.

Step 2 – Your ASP will ensure the telematics device is installed in your vehicle and certified by TCA. The telematics device will generate position records and report them to TCA.

Step 3 – Eligible vehicles must be fitted with a TCA-approved telematics device and a Smart OBM system. Confirm with the service provider that a Smart OBM system is installed on the prime mover and trailers and is paired to operate with that certified service provider.

Note: Transport for NSW has commenced a transition period from 1 December 2022 until 31 May 2024 such that: • From 1 December 2022, any new enrolments of eligible PBS vehicles must be in this scheme of the TMA application only. From this date, eligible PBS vehicles must not enrol in a related IAP scheme or operate under ‘Interim OBM’. • If an eligible PBS vehicle was enrolled in a related IAP scheme before 1 December 2022, it may continue its enrolment until 31 May 2024. Enrolment may be cancelled in the IAP scheme and commenced in this scheme of the TMA application if eligibility criteria are met.

More information

Find out more details on the scheme by downloading a copy of the TMA PBS Vehicle Mass Monitoring Scheme (NSW) document.

For more information, visit the Transport for NSW website, or contact us.

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