Schemes
For Service Providers
Click on the headings below to view the details of all current schemes which use the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) and Telematics Monitoring Application (TMA).
| Scheme | Jurisdiction | Specific location(s) | Who’ll be interested? | Summary of access arrangement | Benefits | Getting started |
| RIM Oversize Overmass (OSOM) Vehicle Movement Scheme (NSW) | NSW | Across New South Wales | Transport operators of Class 1 OSOM vehicles. | Eligible vehicles opting to enrol in RIM can access 12 month permits rather than 3 month permits. | Reduced red tape. | 1. Comply with operating conditions set out in the TfNSW Class 1 OSOM permit. 2. Notify your registered provider of RIM for monitoring to begin. |
| RIM Safety, Productivity, Construction and Environment Transport Scheme (SPECTS)(NSW) | NSW | Greater Sydney: Sydney Newcastle Wollongong | Transport operators involved in construction activities. | Eligible vehicles can carry extra mass. Note: dependency on type of vehicle. | Increased payloads. | 1. Comply with operating conditions set out in the SPECTS Business Rules. 2. Notify the registered provider of RIM for monitoring to begin. |
| RIM Farm Gate Access Schemes (NSW) | NSW | NSW Farm Gate Access Network | Transport operators transporting livestock or grain on restricted access vehicle (RAV) networks and on first and last mile journeys to or from the ‘farm gate’. | Increased access on RAV networks to and from the ‘farm gate’. | Increased access. | 1. Comply with the operating conditions included in the applicable Notice*. 2. Notify the registered provider of RIM for monitoring to begin. |
| RIM Port Botany Container Movement Efficiency Scheme (NSW) | NSW | Port Botany | Transport operators involved in transporting containers in and out of Port Botany. | Increased mass limits (CML) without needing the Mass Management Module of the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS). | Increased payloads Cost savings associated with NHVAS accreditation (particularly for smaller operators). | 1. Comply with the operating conditions included in the Port Botany Container Efficiency Notice. 2. Notify the registered provider of RIM for monitoring to begin. |
| RIM PBS Level 1–4 Vehicle Monitoring Schemes (NSW) | NSW | Approved routes or networks in New South Wales | Transport operators of PBS Level 1–4 vehicles operating in New South Wales. | Increased network access for PBS Level 1–4 vehicles. | Increased access. | 1. Comply with permit conditions. 2. Notify the registered provider of RIM for monitoring to begin. |
| RIM Express | Any state or territory in Australia or NZ | Approved routes as described in permit or Notice. | Transport operators requiring immediate, short-term monitoring of an eligible vehicle for up to one month, and where the service provider may or may not be registered or certified as an ASP by TCA. | Eligible vehicles can travel on routes as described in a permit or Notice. | Increased short-term access at short notice. | 1. Comply with permit or Notice conditions. 2. Notify the nominated provider of RIM for monitoring to begin (TCA will verify that the provider can provide minimum application services for the RIM application). |
* For RIM Farm Gate Access Schemes (NSW), the applicable Notice is either the NSW Class 3 Livestock Transportation Exemption Notice or the NSW Class 3 Grain Harvest Management Scheme Mass Exemption Notice.
See also:
| Scheme | Jurisdiction | Specific location(s) | Who’ll be interested? | Summary of access arrangement | Benefits | Getting started |
| TMA Higher Mass Limits (HML) Scheme for NSW or QLD | NSW and QLD |
Approved routes or networks in New South Wales or Queensland | Transport operators of HML vehicles operating in New South Wales and Queensland (as applicable). | Required as a condition of operating under the NSW HML notice or Qld notice (as applicable). |
TMA offers a more flexible, cost effective approach to managing HML loading. | 1. Comply with the conditions of the applicable notice. 2. Notify the certified provider of TMA for monitoring to begin. |
| TMA PBS Vehicle Mass Monitoring Scheme (QLD) | QLD | Approved routes or networks in Queensland | Transport operators of PBS vehicles (as described in the applicable PBS notice) operating in Queensland. | Increased network access and loads for PBS vehicles operating under the applicable PBS notice. | Productivity and safety gains by using PBS vehicles on approved parts of the Queensland road network. TMA offers a more flexible, cost effective approach to managing HML loading. |
1. Comply with the conditions of the applicable notice. 2. Have TCA-approved Smart OBM system fitted to the vehicle. 3. Notify the certified provider of TMA for monitoring to begin. |
| TMA Class 3 Truck and Dog Trailer Monitoring Scheme (QLD) | QLD | Approved routes or networks in Queensland | Transport operators of Class 3 20m Long 3-Axle Truck and 4-Axle Dog Trailers. | Increased network access for Class 3 20m Long 3-Axle Truck and 4-Axle Dog Trailers, and increased loads if mass monitoring is required by permit. | TMA offers a more flexible, cost effective approach to monitoring Class 3 20m Long 3-Axle Truck and 4-Axle Dog Trailers road usage and (if required by permit) masses. | 1. Comply with the conditions of the applicable notice. 2. If required by permit, have TCA-approved Smart OBM system fitted to the vehicle. 3. Notify the certified provider of TMA for monitoring to begin. |
| TMA Livestock Loading Scheme (NSW) | NSW | Regional New South Wales | Transport operators of B-Triple and AB-Triple vehicles, seeking to take up the option of TMA for vehicle monitoring. | Increased access of B-Triple and AB-Triple vehicles to the NSW Livestock Loading Scheme network. | Increased access. Using TMA as an option offers a more flexible, cost effective approach to managing HML loading. |
1. Comply with the conditions included in the New South Wales Class 3 Livestock Transportation Exemption Notice. 2. Notify the certified provider of TMA for monitoring to begin. |
| TMA PBS Level 1–4 Vehicle Monitoring Schemes (NSW) | NSW | Approved routes or networks in New South Wales | Transport operators of PBS Level 1–4 vehicles operating in New South Wales. | Increased network access for PBS Level 1–4 vehicles. | Increased access. | 1. Comply with permit conditions. 2. Notify the certified provider of TMA for monitoring to begin. |
| TMA Hill Descent Monitoring – Mount Ousley Scheme (NSW) | NSW | Mount Ousley, Princes Highway | Transport operators involved in transporting coal or other essential goods down Mount Ousley. | A-Double combinations can operate at concessional mass limits on Mount Ousley. | Increased access and improved safety down the steep descent at Mount Ousley. | 1. Comply with permit conditions. 2. Notify the certified provider of TMA for monitoring to begin. |
| TMA PBS Vehicle Monitoring Scheme (TAS) | TAS | Approved routes or networks in Tasmania | Transport operators of PBS vehicles operating in Tasmania. | New network access for PBS-approved A-Doubles or 30 m B-Doubles. | Productivity and safety gains by using PBS vehicles on approved parts of the Tasmanian road network. | 1. Comply with permit conditions. 2. Have TCA approved Smart OBM systems fitted to the combination. 3. Notify the certified provider of TMA for monitoring to begin. |
| TMA Special Purpose Vehicle Monitoring Scheme (TAS) | TAS | Approved routes or networks in Tasmania | Transport operators of SPVs such as cranes operating in Tasmania. | Improved network access. | Increased payloads Access to new parts of the network, that may have previously been not permitted. | 1. Comply with permit conditions. 2. Notify the certified provider of TMA for monitoring to begin. |
| TMA Hill Descent Monitoring – Roelands Hill Scheme (WA) | WA | Roelands Hill, Coalfields Highway | Transport operators involved in transporting primary produce from regional areas. | 36.5-meter Category 7 (A) AB-triple combinations, with a tri-axle dolly and tri-axle trailers can operate at concessional mass limits on Roelands Hill. | Transport operators can avoid the need to decouple vehicles to access metropolitan locations and ports (via Roelands Hill). | 1. Comply with permit conditions. 2. Notify the certified provider of TMA for monitoring to begin. |
| TMA Hill Descent Monitoring – Lesmurdie Hill Scheme (WA) | WA | Lesmurdie Hill, Welshpool Road East | Transport operators involved in transporting primary produce from regional areas. | PBS Level 2B vehicles can operate at concessional mass limits on Lesmurdie Hill. | Transport operators can avoid the need to decouple vehicles to access metropolitan locations and ports (via Lesmurdie Hill). | 1. Comply with permit conditions. 2. Notify the certified provider of TMA for monitoring to begin. |
| TMA Hill Descent Monitoring – Greenmount Hill Scheme (WA) | WA | Greenmount Hill, Great Eastern Highway | Transport operators involved in transporting primary produce from regional areas. | PBS Level 2B vehicles can operate at concessional mass limits on Greenmount Hill. | Transport operators can avoid the need to decouple vehicles to access metropolitan locations and ports (via Greenmount Hill). | 1. Comply with permit conditions. 2. Notify the certified provider of TMA for monitoring to begin. |
| TMA PBS Vehicle Monitoring Scheme (WA)(Trial) | WA | Approved routes of the PBS network in Western Australia | Transport operators of PBS vehicles operating in Western Australia | Increased network access for PBS vehicles | Productivity and safety gains by using PBS vehicles on approved parts of the Western Australian road network | 1. Comply with permit conditions. 2. Notify the certified provider of TMA for monitoring to begin. |
| TMA High Productivity Freight Vehicle Monitoring Schemes (VIC)* | VIC | Approved routes or networks in Victoria | Transport operators of HPFVs operating in Victoria. | Improved network access for HPFVs. | Productivity and safety gains by using HPFVs on approved parts of the Victorian road network. | Comply with Class 2 permit issued by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). |
| TMA Special Purpose Vehicle Monitoring Schemes (VIC)** | VIC | Approved routes or networks in Victoria | Transport operators of SPVs operating in Victoria. | Improved network access for SPVs. | An alternate option to enrolment in IAP for SPVs on approved parts of the Victorian road network. | Comply with Class 1 permit issued by the NHVR. |
| TMA Road Train Monitoring Scheme (VIC) | VIC | Approved routes or networks in Victoria | Transport operators of road trains operating in Victoria | Improved network access for road trains | Productivity and safety gains by using road trains on approved parts of the Victorian road network | 1. Comply with permit or National Class 2 Road Train Authorisation Notice 2022 issued by the NHVR. 2. Notify the certified provider of TMA for monitoring to begin. |
| TMA LZEHV Monitoring Scheme (VIC) | VIC | Approved routes or networks in Victoria | Transport operators of low or zero emission heavy vehicles operating in Victoria | Improved network access for LZEHVs | Improved access for eligible LZEHVs. Contribute to statewide goal of reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. |
1. Comply with applicable permit issued by the NHVR. 2. Notify the certified provider of TMA for monitoring to begin. |
| TMA Special Purpose Vehicle Monitoring Schemes (SA) | SA | Approved routes or networks in South Australia | Transport operators of eligible SPVs operating in South Australia. | Improved network access for eligible SPVs. | Increased access for eligible SPVs on approved parts of the South Australian road network. | 1. Comply with Class 1 permit issued by the NHVR 2. Notify the certified provider of TMA for monitoring to begin. |
* TMA High Productivity Freight Vehicle Monitoring (VIC): for location monitoring, eligible vehicles may also, or alternatively, be enrolled in the related IAP High Productivity Freight Vehicle Monitoring Scheme.
** TMA Special Purpose Vehicle Monitoring (VIC): eligible vehicles may also, or alternatively, be enrolled in an applicable IAP Special Purpose Vehicle Monitoring scheme.
Last updated on 28 September 2023