Add Truck Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)
| This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide |
The Add Truck Page is a page in BorderConnect eManifest software where the user enters the information needed to create a new Truck Profile. Truck Profiles can be reused when assigning conveyance information to ACE and ACI eManifests.
Video tutorial: How to create a new truck in BorderConnect
It can be accessed in the following ways:
- From the Manage Data menu by clicking Create Truck.
- From the Truck Search Page by clicking the Create Truck button.
- From the Assign Truck to ACE eManifest Page by clicking the Add New Truck button.
Page Controls
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Save | Saves currently entered information to a new Truck Profile. This button can only be used if all required fields have been filled out. Clicking this button will create the Truck Profile and bring the user to the Truck Details Page. |
| Cancel | Cancels the attempt to create a new Truck Profile. Clicking this button will disregard all entered data and bring the user to the Truck Search Page. |
| Clear | Clears all fields on the page so that the user may enter other data instead. |
Add Truck Section
In this section of the page the user can enter the basic Truck Profile information. Please refer to the legend at the bottom of the page for guidance on which fields are required for which situations.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Truck Number | Unit number used to identify the truck. |
| Terminal | Terminal or office the truck is assigned to. This can be selected from the list using the drop down menu. If the desired terminal is not listed, it can be added from the Company Details Page by clicking the New Terminal button. |
| Vehicle Type | Type of the truck. This can be selected from the list using the drop down menu. If none of the listed types apply, it is recommended to choose Other. |
| VIN Number | The vehicle identification number of the truck. This should be entered in full; partial VINs are not considered acceptable. |
| DOT Number | The U.S. Department of Transportation Number that covers the truck. If the user has previously entered trucks with the same DOT number, it should appear for selection. Otherwise it will be remembered for next time. |
| Transponder Number | The transponder number for the truck. This should be entered in full. |
| Insurance Policy | The insurance policy that covers the truck. This can be selected from the list using the drop down menu. If the desired insurance policy is not listed, it can be added from the Manage Data menu under Insurance Policies by clicking New Insurance Policy, or from the Company Details Page by clicking the New Insurance Policy button. |
| ACE Portal's ACE or Conveyance ID | The ACE or Conveyance ID associated with the truck. The ID can be entered in the text field, and the ID type can be selected using the drop down menu. |
| License Plate Number | The license plate number for the truck. Only letters or numbers may be entered. |
| License Plate State/Province | The state or province of the license plate. This can be selected from the list using the drop down menu. |