Transport Certification Australia

The Transport Certification Australia team are heading off for a well-earned break. Our offices will be closed from 1 pm (AEDT) 24 December 2024.  We'll be back on 2 January 2025.

Do you operate a containerised freight vehicle in Western Australia?   The TMA Containerised Freight Vehicle Monitoring Schemes (WA), introduced by Main Roads Western Australia in collaboration with Transport Certification Australia (TCA), enable the monitoring of heavy vehicles carrying containerised freight across WA’s road network. This includes two schemes: 🫥 With Smart OBM Monitoring 🫥 Without Smart OBM Monitoring These schemes use the Telematics Monitoring Application (TMA) to track vehicle movements and, in some cases, monitor vehicle mass and configuration. To get started, transport operators must work with a TCA-certified Application Service Provider (ASP). They will assist with enrolling in the scheme, installing #telematics devices, and setting up Smart OBM systems when required. This initiative is designed to improve safety, efficiency, and compliance for containerised freight transport across Western Australia. ℹ️ Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gjADDGta #TransportSafety #WATransport #RoadSafety #Telematics #MainRoadsWA #ContainerisedFreight #FreightTransport

Do you operate a tow truck in Western Australia? The TMA Tow Truck Monitoring Scheme (WA), introduced by Main Roads Western Australia (TCA) in collaboration with Transport Certification Australia, offers enhanced monitoring of tow truck movements, speed, and load status. This initiative ensures greater road safety and operational efficiency. To participate, transport operators must enrol through a certified Application Service Provider (ASP) certified by TCA to provide self-declaration services for the TMA application and install a TCA-approved telematics device. ℹ️ Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gTdHhbr7 #TowTruck #TransportSafety #WATransport #RoadSafety #Telematics #MainRoadsWA

Transport Certification Australia is pleased to share that Gavin Hill, General Manager of Strategy and Delivery at #Austroads, has been inducted as a Life Member of the ARTSA Institute (ARTSA-i ). This prestigious award recognises individuals who have served their organisations and the heavy vehicle industry with distinction over many years. Gavin's exceptional contributions and dedication to the industry have made a lasting impact. This Life Membership not only acknowledges his significant impact but also encourages his continued involvement in shaping the future of the heavy vehicle industry.   #ARTSA #ARTSAi #LifeMember #HeavyVehicleIndustry 

🚗 Have your say! 🚲 Are you a road manager, transport data collector, or tech provider? We are reviewing our #Austroads-23 Vehicle Classification Scheme, and your input is crucial to ensure the scheme meets the needs of users like you! 🔍 Share your insights on: - Active transport data - Vehicle classification - Emerging tech in transport 💡 The survey takes just 5–15 minutes and contributes directly to shaping future updates. Don't miss your chance to influence the direction of transport classification across Australia and New Zealand. 📋 Take the survey at www.austroads.info/vcs23 ⏳ The survey closes on Monday 23 December – have your say today! Amy Naulls Andrew Somers

As a key milestone during 2024, Transport Certification Australia has completed the replacement of its test vehicle. This vehicle is critical to ensuring the reliability and performance of hardware and devices type-approved by TCA for use within the National Telematics Framework and a pivotal piece of TCA's NATA accreditation. “The new test vehicle is a critical asset in the TCA certification process,” Geoff Allan, Austroads Chief Executive, said. “We have now completed the final stages of calibration and testing for the new vehicle, which will help ensure that telematics devices generate accurate data that meets our rigorous standards.” The potential device is fitted to the test vehicle to verify that the data it generates is accurate and meets the necessary requirements and specifications. In addition, three software applications have been developed and implemented to support the operation of the vehicle. To learn more about TCA's type-approval process, visit: https://lnkd.in/ggqePh3c

The Austroads Annual Report 2023-24 highlights the ongoing contributions of Transport Certification Australia (TCA) in driving innovations in road #transport safety, efficiency, and reliability. At a glance, in 2023-24: - TCA enabled 16,150 vehicles to be enrolled in the schemes of National Telematics Framework, marking 24% growth since the 2022-23 financial year. - At the end of June 2024, the number of TCA’s authorised service providers had increased to 18 from 14 last year. - Six telematics devices and two Smart OBM devices were approved during the year. - TCA’s Telematics Analytics Platform (TAP) was progressively enhanced during 2023-24 to deliver major enhancements to improve reporting. - TCA was recertified under ISO 9001 and is seeking recertification this year under ISO 27001. Click on the link below to learn more and download the Annual Report 2023-24:

Speaking at the Australian Trucking Association’s Technology and Maintenance Conference yesterday, John Gordon, #Austroads’ Strategic Engagement Manager, shared real-life examples of how #telematics data is being utilised to inform infrastructure investments, provide insights to industries and support strategic compliance assessment in the heavy vehicle sector. Panel members Shannon Kyle (Teletrac Navman), Jacinta Lane (Airtec Corporation Pty Ltd), and Adam Woltanski (Air Brake Corporation) shared practical suggestions for using data to support businesses and to improve road investment decisions. Through its role in the National Telematics Framework, TCA is proud to facilitate structured collection, collation and presentation of telematics data from type-approved telematics devices and Smart OBM systems to inform decision-making that benefits the #transport industry.   Interested to learn more about TCA’s work? Visit our website or contact us to have a chat. https://tca.gov.au/   #TMC24

Transport Certification Australia (TCA) is pleased to announce that MiX by Powerfleet, a registered provider of Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) services, has been additionally certified to provide services related with the Telematics Monitoring Application. The certification also includes the type-approval of the company's #telematics device, MiX4401-B, which can now be used with both RIM and TMA applications. TMA and RIM applications enable the collection of telematics data from vehicles to help optimise the management of #road networks. As part of its role in the National Telematics Framework, TCA certifies telematics application service providers and type-approves telematics devices and other related technologies. ℹ️ Find out more in the link below.

Transport Certification Australia (TCA) is undertaking a significant expansion of its #telematics data capacity. The upgrade will offer stakeholders more accurate and timely information, facilitating better decision-making and planning. TCA has partnered with Mantel Group, recognised as Databricks Asia Pacific Japan Emerging Partner of the Year 2024, to collaborate on this project. ℹ️ Find out more in the link below.