YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED POLICE SUCCESS STANDARDS FAQs #43 Question 3.


I have been certified to TSR Level 1. I am expanding my operations and will add 5 trucks each month for the next 6 months (to a fleet total of 30). We will ensure all the trucks meet the TSR 1 requirements. What is the correct process to have these trucks recognised as being included under the current certificate I hold?


Question 2.


TSR Mutual Recognition: If for my TSR certification I use other TSR certified suppliers as subcontractors to provide certified trucks, do I need to have those vehicles inspected and included in my own Vehicle Register?


Answer: Under the concept of Mutual Recognition, it is not necessary for an LSP/Applicant or their Independent Audit Body to inspect or manage vehicles provided by a TSR Certified subcontractor. A TSR Certified subcontractor would have been required to achieve TSR certification under another certification audit. Note: See Section 6.6.3 of the TSR Standard below.


If the LSP/Applicant only utilises vehicles in their certification sourced from other TSR Certified subcontractors, then some of the TSR requirements may not be applicable. These may include:


• No need for a Vehicle Register


• No need for routine vehicle conformance checks, if completed by the subcontractor


However, many of the processes and procedures will still be the responsibility of the certified main LSP/Applicant. These may include:


• A formal agreement in place between the main TSR certificate holder and the TSR certified subcontractors


• Any applicable waivers are approved by TAPA and, where applicable, the main TSR certification holder is responsible for monitoring compliance of their certified subcontractors’ vehicles


• Procedures for completing investigations, incident management, pick-up/delivery records


Some requirements may be shared or owned by either party as specified in the formal agreement. These may include:


• Route risk assessments, response protocols, use of secure parking • Vetting of staff


Section 6.6.3


The concept of Mutual Recognition will apply. A TAPA TSR Certified LSP/Applicant or trucking company may utilize the services of another TAPA TSR Certified company and previous audit results, and status will be mutually recognized. No re-audit of a subcontractor’s vehicles or services covered by an existing TAPA TSR certification will be required.


Answer: TSR 2020 is designed to be flexible, and the addition or deletion of vehicles from the TSR certification is permitted. Note: In the case of adding vehicles, see Section 6.6.5 of the TSR Standard below.


The intent is to ensure that any new vehicles added to the Vehicle Register meet the same TSR requirements for the existing fleet. The new vehicles must be:


• Compliant with the applicable TSR security level as per the general requirements outlined in Section 9 of the TSR


• Meet the requirements for adding and sampling vehicles to a current TSR certification


Section 6.6.5


The AA may request a new inspection if additional vehicles have been added to the Vehicle Register. The total number of vehicles in the Vehicle Register is taken at the time of the yearly Self- Audit. The Authorised Auditor’s (AA) decision-making criteria for scheduling a new inspection shall include the following:


6.6.5.1 30 or more vehicles have been added to the Vehicle Register when compared to the previous year’s total.


6.6.5.2 AA can inspect up to 7% of the vehicles that have been added to the Vehicle Register.


6.6.5.3 AA and LSP/Applicant to agree the actual vehicles due for inspection in advance.


6.6.1 Vehicles added to the Vehicle Register after the certification must be included in the annual Self-Audit submission. The sample set is adjusted to accommodate any new increases or reductions.


6.6.2 The sample set of vehicles inspected must include any new vehicles added to the fleet since certification/recertification.


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