Australia’s National Telematics Framework is enabling global technology providers to align with the country’s heavy vehicle regulatory environment.
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has confirmed that Webfleet has added Smart On-Board Mass capability through the Framework, marking a significant milestone for the global fleet management provider in the local market.
Webfleet had previously achieved certification in February 2024 as an Application Service Provider for Telematics Monitoring Application and Road Infrastructure Management systems.
The latest certification adds Smart OBM capability to its product suite.
National Framework supporting trusted telematics data
The National Telematics Framework provides a nationally consistent assurance system designed to support the safe and trusted use of telematics data across Australia and New Zealand.
TCA representative Gavin Hill said the Framework was built to ensure confidence in how telematics technologies operate and how vehicle data is collected.
“The Framework provides an independent, nationally consistent assurance mechanism that supports the use of telematics for public purpose outcomes.”
“Certification gives confidence that technologies meet defined performance and data requirements, while allowing operators and technology providers to innovate within a trusted system.”
Hill said the certification also ensures telematics applications remain separate from regulatory enforcement functions while still supporting transport policy objectives.
Global providers adapting to Australian heavy vehicle requirements
Webfleet Vice President, Fleet Management Solutions, Marcelo Godinho, visited Australia to mark the certification milestone.
He said that obtaining certification under the National Telematics Framework was essential to operating effectively in the Australian heavy transport market.
“This is an important milestone for us in Australia.”
“For heavy transport, many large fleets require OBM capability as a baseline. Without it, it is very difficult to operate effectively in this market.”
Godinho said adding Smart OBM functionality required deliberate investment and adaptation to local regulatory and industry requirements.
“OBM was a critical part of that journey.”
“It took time to integrate and certify, but it allows us to engage properly with Australian heavy transport operators and to have more meaningful conversations about performance, safety and efficiency.”
Telematics certification supporting industry innovation
Hill said the Framework was designed to assure, while still allowing the private sector to develop commercial telematics solutions.
“Our role is to administer the Framework and provide assurance.”
“This Framework enables governments, road managers and industry to rely on trusted data to inform decisions.”
The certification process allows governments and transport agencies to rely on telematics data while ensuring that technology providers can continue to innovate.