TMA High Productivity Freight Vehicle Monitoring Scheme
PBS & HPFV Telematics Conditions
PBS or HPFV combinations that exceed 26 metres:
- TMA or alternatively IAP
PBS or HPFV combinations that exceed 68.5 tonnes:
- TMA or alternatively IAP, and
- Smart On-Board Mass (OBM)
- Combinations operating on the PBS Level 2B network at up to 68.5 tonne GCM or quad-axle semi-trailers operating at up to 46 tonne GCM are not required to be fitted with Smart On-Board Mass (OBM).
PBS Quad-axle semi-trailers that exceed 46 tonnes GCM up to a maximum mass of 50.5 tonnes:
- TMA or alternatively IAP, and
- Smart On-Board Mass (OBM)
What is a High Productivity Freight Vehicle (HPFV) in Victoria?
A high productivity freight vehicle (HPFV) is a heavy vehicle combination that exceeds 26 metres and/or has a gross combination mass (GCM) of more than 68.5 tonnes. Quad-axle semi-trailers that exceed 46 tonnes GCM up to a maximum mass of 50.5 tonnes GCM are also classified as HPFVs.
National Class 2 Performance Based Standards (High Productivity) Authorisation Notice 2021
Victoria's PBS & HPFV Information Sheet
Access Maps
VIC PBS Level 2A Mass - Volumetric
VIC PBS Level 2B Mass - Quad-Tri & Quad-Quad B-Double
VIC PBS Level 2B Mass - General Freight
VIC PBS Level 2B Mass - Volumetric
VIC PBS Level 3A (up to 36.5m)
What Map To Use?
Type-1 Road Trains operating under the National Class 2 Road Train Authorisation Notice 2022
Road trains that operate on a network in the north west of Victoria either under the NHVR National Class 2 Road Train Authorisation Notice 2022 or under a permit are not considered to be HPFVs in Victoria and are not subject to the Victorian PBS & HPFV Telematics Conditions. If a Type-1 road train must access roads other than those stated on Victoria's Gazetted Road Train Network, they may need to meet the conditions of HPFVs, including the telematics conditions.
Under the National Class 2 Road Train Authorisation Notice 2022 vehicles at Higher Mass Limits (HML) are required to have TMA or alternatively IAP.
National Class 2 Road Train Authorisation Notice 2022
National Class 2 Road Train Authorisation Notice 2022 Operator's Guide
Victoria's Type-1 Road Train Information Sheet
Victoria's Type 1 Road Train Access Maps (Direct link to map)
What is the deadline for being equipped with these new telematics requirements?
November 1st 2021 is the deadline for existing HPFV's to meet these new telematics conditions. However, new HPFV's need to meet these updated telematics conditions immediately.
What if i have missed the deadline for Smart On-Board Mass (OBM)
If you can't meet the November 1st deadline for Smart OBM you must apply for an extension with VicRoads.
What OBM Systems does V-DAQ integrate with?
V-DAQ integrates with all Smart OBM suppliers
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