Mass Management

What is Mass Management Accreditation?

Mass Management Accreditation provides an average 10% increase in payload, for example, a 6 axle semi configuration increases from 42.5 tonnes to 45.5 tonnes, a 3-tonne advantage, on approved routes.

How we help you get the most out of your Mass Management Accreditation

Our industry experts work with you in order to establish your mass management accreditation and will work with you every step of the way from application to ongoing management.

What additional weights can I expect with Mass Management Accreditation?

6 Axle Semi Trailer

For a 6 Axle Semi Trailer operating on CML, it allows up to an additional half a tonne on the Drive Axle and up to 1 Tonne on the Tri Group however you cannot exceed the maximum GCM.

On HML it allows an additional half a tonne on the Drive Axle and up to 2.5 Tonne on the Tri Group however you are restricted to the HML network.

9 Axle B-Double

For a 9 Axle B-Double operating on CML, it allows up to an additional half a tonne on the Drive Axle and up to 1 Tonne on each of the Tri Groups however you cannot exceed the maximum GCM.

On HML it allows an additional half a tonne on the Drive Axle and up to 2.5 Tonne on each of the Tri Groups however you are restricted to the HML network..

11 Axle Common Road Train

For an 11 Axle Common Road Train operating on CML, it allows up to an additional half a tonne on the Drive Axle and up to 1 Tonne on each of the Tri Groups however you cannot exceed the maximum GCM.

On HML it allows an additional half a tonne on the Drive Axle and up to 2.5 Tonne on each of the Tri Groups however you are restricted to the HML network.

* 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:

1. Engine complying with ADR80/01 (Euro IV or greater)

2. Front underrun protection device (FUPD) complying with UN ECE Reg No.93 or ADR 84

3. Cabin strength that complies with UN ECE Reg No. 29

4. 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

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