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What is Mass Management Accreditation?
Mass Management Accreditation is part of the NHVAS (National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme) that allows approved operators to carry, on average, 10% more payload. Accreditation is granted to operators who can demonstrate effective systems and processes that comply with the NHVAS business rules and standards.
Our Mass Management service equips operators with everything required to achieve and maintain full compliance under the scheme. From the initial consultation to NHVR accreditation and ongoing audits, we provide expert support every step of the way.
Let us handle the complexities of NHVR compliance—so you don’t have to.
Why obtain Mass Management Accreditation?
Increase pay load
Mass Management enables operators to increase the axle loads and GVM/GCM of eligible vehicle combinations, allowing for greater payload capacity.
Improve productivity and efficiency
By increasing payload capacity, operators can transport more product per trip—boosting productivity and efficiency by reducing the number of trips required.
Safer loading processes
Operators must implement and maintain safe loading practices to prevent potential overloads, ensuring proper procedures are followed consistently.
Increase vehicle life
Vehicles operating under Mass Management must have their suspension systems maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, helping to minimise the risk of mechanical faults or breakdowns.
Reduced rejection by receivers
Adhering to safe loading practices reduces the risk of overloading, helping to ensure smooth deliveries with minimal or no rejections at receival or delivery points.
Better relationships with stakeholders
Implementing safer practices fosters stronger relationships with drivers, prime contractors, delivery and receival sites, as well as regulatory authorities.
What increased weight allowances are available under Mass Management Accreditation?
With Mass Management Accreditation, operators can typically access an additional 0.5 tonnes on a bogie axle group and up to 2.5 tonnes on a tri-axle group.
The exact allowances depend on several factors, including the state of operation, the approved road network, and your specific vehicle and combination configuration.
As part of our consultation process, we’ll guide you through these details to ensure you fully understand your permitted operating weights and the networks you’re legally allowed to access.
Examples of typical combinations
Below are examples of typical combination weights you may be eligible to operate under with Mass Management Accreditation.
Please note that operating at Higher Mass Limits (HML) is subject to certain conditions, including restricted network access. Additionally, depending on the state you operate in, TMA (Telematics Monitoring Application) tracking may be required.
6 Axle Semi Trailer
For a 6-axle semi-trailer operating under Concessional Mass Limits (CML), you may gain up to an additional 0.5 tonnes on the drive axle and up to 1 tonne on the tri-axle group, provided you do not exceed the vehicle’s maximum Gross Combination Mass (GCM).
Under Higher Mass Limits (HML), the same semi-trailer may be eligible for an additional 0.5 tonnes on the drive axle and up to 2.5 tonnes on the tri-axle group. However, operation is limited to approved HML networks only.
9 Axle B-Double
For a 9-axle B-double operating under Concessional Mass Limits (CML), you may receive an additional 0.5 tonnes on the drive axle and up to 1 tonne on each tri-axle group, as long as the vehicle’s maximum Gross Combination Mass (GCM) is not exceeded.
Under Higher Mass Limits (HML), the same B-double may be eligible for an additional 0.5 tonnes on the drive axle and up to 2.5 tonnes on each tri-axle group. However, operation is restricted to the approved HML road network.
11 Axle Common Road Train
For an 11-axle common road train operating under Concessional Mass Limits (CML), you may gain an additional 0.5 tonnes on the drive axle and up to 1 tonne on each tri-axle group, provided the maximum Gross Combination Mass (GCM) is not exceeded.
Under Higher Mass Limits (HML), the same configuration may be eligible for an additional 0.5 tonnes on the drive axle and up to 2.5 tonnes on each tri-axle group. However, operation is limited to the approved HML network.