TCA NEWS
TELETRAC NAVMAN ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW TCA TYPEAPPROVED TELEMATICS DEVICE Teletrac Navman’s next generation device, the VT102 has been Type-Approved by Transport Certification Australia (TCA), providing level 1, 2 and 3 assurance for use in Road Infrastructure Management (RIM), Telematics Monitoring Application (TMA) and Intelligent Access Programs (IAP), allowing for greater access and information of road networks throughout Australia. The new device adds to Teletrac Navman’s suite of telematics solutions available to the industry, allowing operators to choose the right solution for their needs and circumstances, especially for transport businesses looking to improve access and increase payload. TCA’s Executive General Manager, Stuart Ballingall, commented: “The new type-approved telematics device from Teletrac Navman supports the growing diversity of productivity and safety schemes being introduced through the National Telematics Framework.” “The V102 telematics device satisfies the highest level of performance requirements demanded by road managers and regulators. Having been type-approved at Level 3 assurance, the device can be used for regulatory schemes where the need for strong accuracy, reliability and security outcomes are demanded by stakeholders,” Mr Ballingall added. When paired with Teletrac Navman’s TN360 software, the VT102 offers transport customers an AI-powered fleet management solution, helping to ensure drivers and vehicles are operating safer and more efficiently through high-definition GPS tracking, real-time vehicle updates and customisable data and analytics. “Our customers are realising the productivity benefits of being part of the RIM, TMA and IAP access programs,” Andrew
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Rossington, Chief Product Officer, Teletrac Navman said. “Teletrac Navman has more than 15 years’ experience in the field, and we are dedicated to the ongoing development of technology which helps operators meet the required standards to enrol in these programs and reap the significant benefits they offer,” he said. Telematics has been the cornerstone of breaking down performance barriers within the transport industry and type approved telematics devices, coupled with enrolment in regulatory access programs, help operators like SRH Milk Haulage save time and costs. Blair Harvey, Compliance Manager at SRH Milk Haulage explained: “We can cart 3,400 litres extra per load. This means we’re now getting 12 loads done in 11 loads. That might not sound like much, but it makes a huge difference and now we’re up to nearly 41,500 litres per load.” Adam Hornby, Managing Director, Hornby Transport, explains the impact telematics has made for Hornby Transport: “On top of ensuring vehicles are correctly maintained and loaded, and that drivers aren’t driving too long, we’re able to run our fleet more efficiently. This goes hand in hand with productivity, as we’re able to react quickly to changing customer requirements, and put our drivers and vehicles on the safest, most efficient route.” Teletrac Navman are a global fleet and asset management solutions provider and a market-leader. It is the longest serving TCA certified service provider, with the highest level of approval in the country, offering the transport and logistics industry a smarter way to keep their workforce connected, creating greater outcomes for both businesses and customers. For further information, please visit: https://tca.gov.au/
FLEETLOGIX – ANOTHER NEW REGISTERED SERVICE PROVIDER FOR RIM Transport Certification Australia is pleased to announce FleetLogix as a new registered provider for the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) application. FleetLogix is an Australian-owned company focusing specifically on the needs of Australian transport operators, through a range of telematics tracking and fleet management systems. Chris Scheffer, Technical Director, at FleetLogix said, “We install fleet management systems into everything from motorcycles, personal vehicles, buses, heavy vehicles, and even helicopters and boats. Our software solutions pay attention to next-generation, value-added, feature-rich and cost-effective technology.” He added, “Offering RIM as a new service demonstrates our flexibility to adapt new products and services to suit client requirements, and we’re very grateful to be registered as a provider through the National Telematics Framework.” Road agencies use the RIM application in a range of road access schemes, permits and national notices across jurisdictions to drive productivity and safety reforms, while reducing costs. These include: • Oversize Overmass (OSOM) Vehicle Movement Scheme • Safety, Productivity and Environment Construction Transport Scheme (SPECTS) • Farm Gate Access Scheme • Port Botany Container Movement Efficiency Scheme • RIM Performance-Based Standards (RIM) monitoring schemes. The RIM application enables reliable and standardised collection of road use data from vehicles using a telematics device. Information about FleetLogix is available at: https://www.fleetlogix.com.au/ Information on how the RIM application is a flexible option for new productivity and safety initiatives is available under RIM schemes on the TCA website: https://tca.gov.au/
