What is Mass Management Accreditation?
Mass Management Accreditation, also known as Alternative Compliance Accreditation (ACA), is a new NHVR Accreditation scheme which provides operators an increase in payload. It’s approved to operators who can demonstrate they have systems in place to meet the new HVA requirements.
ACA is a replacement accreditation module to the former module ‘Mass Management’ Accreditation. It’s still managed by the NHVR with similar requirements to meet, however there is an additional accreditation requirement of General Safety Accreditation (GSA).
Mass Management provides operators with everything that’s needed to operate fully compliant under the new Mass Management Accreditation, including General Safety Accreditation (GSA), by supporting you through the process from the inital consult, to being accredited by the NHVR, as well as the ongoing audit process.
Why obtain Mass Management Accreditation?
Increase pay load
Mass Management allows operators to increase their axle and GVM/GCM on their eligible combinations, therefore allowing for additional payload.
Increase vehicle life
Vehicles managed under Mass Management must ensure their suspension is serviced to their fleets manufacturers requirements, thus reducing the risk of mechanical faults or breakdowns.
Improve productivity and efficiency
With the ability to increase your payload, this allows operators to haul more product therefore increasing productivity and efficiency by reducing the number of trips required.
Reduced rejection by receivers
Having safe loading practices will mitigate the risk of being overloaded therefore will ensure there are limited/no rejections at your receival/delivery destinations.
Safer loading processes
Operators are required to introduce and sustain safe loading practices ongoing to avoid potential overloads. This ensures they are following correct procedures every time.
Better relationships with stakeholders
Having safer practices will encourage better relationships with your drivers, prime contractors, delivery destinations/receivals and enforcement.
What additional weights can I expect with Mass Managament Accreditation?
Typically with Mass Management Accreditation you will be able to get up to an extra 1 and a half tonnes on a tri group.
This is dependant on which state you are operating in, what network you need to operate on and your vehicle and combination configuration.
We will explain all of this to you as part of our consultation process to ensure you are completely aware of what your operating weights will be and where you can legally operate.
See below for some ‘typical’ examples.
Examples of typical combinations
Below are examples of typical combination weights you may be eligible to operate at with Mass Management.
Please note to operate at HML it will come with operating conditions such as a restricted network access and depending on the state you're operating in, you may require TMA tracking.
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6 Axle Semi Trailer
For a 6 Axle Semi Trailer operating on GML, you have a maximum GVM/GVM you cannot exceed however you must distribute your weight across axle groups without exceeding individual group weights.
HML, it allows up to an additional 1.5 tonnes on the Tri Group however you are restricted to the HML network.
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9 Axle B-Double
For a 9 Axle B-Double operating on GML, you have a maximum GVM/GCM you cannot exceed however you must distribute your weight across axle groups without exceeding individual group weights.
On HML it allows up to 1.5 tonnes on each of the Tri Groups however you are restricted to the HML network.
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11 Axle Common Road Train
For an 11 Axle Common Road Train operating on GML, you have a maximum GVM/GCM you cannot exceed however you must distribute your weight across axle groups without exceeding individual axle groups.
On HML it allows up to 1.5 tonnes on each of the Tri Groups however you are restricted to the HML network.
Common Questions
How do I become Mass accredited?
Contact us today and we will step you through the start-up process.
We make it simple and easy to get you accredited as quickly as possible.
What if I don’t have policies and procedures for Mass Management Accreditation?
Don't worry. We will work with you to ensure you have everything you need to be compliant under Mass Management Accreditation.
Will there be extra paperwork with Mass Management Accreditation?
Yes there is additional paperwork you and your drivers will need to do in order to be compliant with the NHVR audit process.
We believe it takes about 1 hour a week, per truck, to maintain your compliance to Mass Management Accreditation on a paper-based system.
We do have a digital system to help manage this for you, which will save time and better prepare you for your audits.
How do i get the additional steer exemption?
Some vehicles may be eligible for additional weight on the Steer Axle known as the Steer Exemption. A 6.5 tonne steer axle applies to vehicles with a GVM over 15 tonnes fitted with and complying with all of the following:
Engine complying with ADR80/01 (Euro IV or greater)
Front underrun protection device (FUPD) complying with UN ECE Reg No.93 or ADR 84
Cabin strength that complies with UN ECE Reg No. 29
Appropriately rated tyres, axles & suspension
Note: 26 metre B-Doubles must comply with points 2 & 3 per HV(MDL)NR Sch 6 Part 2(3
Contact us today for more information on the 7.1 Steer Exemption or alternatively Click here for the HVNL
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