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[[File:Trailerdetails1.png|360px|right|thumb|The Trailer Details page]]
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The '''Trailer Details Page''' in [https://borderconnect.com BorderConnect eManifest software] is where users view, manage, and update individual Trailer Profiles. This page centralizes all trailer information used for ACE and ACI eManifest filings, helping ensure accuracy and faster manifest creation.
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<h1>Trailer Details Page</h1>
<p>View, manage, and update individual trailer profiles for eManifest filings.</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-trailer"></i> Type: Master Data</span>
<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-truck-moving"></i> System: General Data</span>
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You can reach the Trailer Details Page in several ways:
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* From the [[Trailer Search Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)|Trailer Search Page]] by clicking '''View''' next to a trailer 
<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>
* After saving a new trailer on the [[Add Trailer Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)|Add Trailer Page]] 
<p>The <strong>Trailer Details Page</strong> in [https://borderconnect.com BorderConnect eManifest software] is where users view, manage, and update individual Trailer Profiles. This page centralizes all trailer information used for ACE and ACI eManifest filings, helping ensure accuracy and faster manifest creation.</p>
* After editing a trailer on the Edit Trailer Page 
* From eManifest pages by selecting '''View Trailer''' next to an assigned trailer


== Trailer Details Section ==
[[File:Trailerdetails1.png|800px|center|thumb|The Trailer Details page]]


This section at the top of the page displays the core trailer information used in manifests.
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<strong>How to Access:</strong><br>
* From the [[Trailer Search Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)|Trailer Search Page]] by clicking <strong>View</strong>.
* After saving a new trailer on the [[Add Trailer Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)|Add Trailer Page]].
* From eManifest pages by selecting <strong>View Trailer</strong> next to an assigned trailer.
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Field
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! Description
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| Trailer Number
| Internal unit number used to identify the trailer
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| Trailer Type
| Type of trailer such as dry van, reefer, flatbed, or other
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| ACE ID
| ACE identifier associated with the trailer if applicable
|}


=== Available Actions ===
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Trailer Details</h2>


;Edit Trailer
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:Opens the Edit Trailer Page to update general trailer information
<p>This section at the top of the page displays the core trailer information used in manifests.</p>


;Delete
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:Permanently removes the Trailer Profile from BorderConnect
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<th style="width: 25%;">Field</th>
<th>Description</th>
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<td><strong>Trailer Number</strong></td>
<td>The internal unit number used to identify the trailer.</td>
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<td><strong>Trailer Type</strong></td>
<td>The physical type (e.g., Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed).</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>ACE ID</strong></td>
<td>ACE identifier associated with the trailer (if applicable).</td>
</tr>
</table>


== License Plate Section ==
<h3>Available Actions</h3>
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<th style="width: 25%;">Action</th>
<th>Description</th>
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<td><strong>Edit Trailer</strong></td>
<td>Opens the Edit Trailer Page to update general information.</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Delete</strong></td>
<td>Permanently removes the Trailer Profile from BorderConnect.</td>
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This section manages the license plate information linked to the trailer.
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">License Plates</h2>


[[File:Trailer-license-plate-section.png|800px]]
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[[File:Trailer-license-plate-section.png|800px|thumb|center|Managing trailer license plates]]
<p>This section manages the license plate information linked to the trailer. License plates are required when the trailer will be used on ACE or ACI eManifests.</p>


License plates are required when the trailer will be used on ACE or ACI eManifests.
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<th style="width: 25%;">Platform</th>
<th>Plate Rules</th>
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<td><strong>ACE eManifest</strong></td>
<td>Up to two plates may be entered (e.g., for double drop trailers).</td>
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<td><strong>ACI eManifest</strong></td>
<td>Only one plate is supported.</td>
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! Platform
<strong>Best Practice:</strong> To maintain compatibility across both ACE and ACI systems, it is strongly recommended to enter only one license plate whenever possible.
! Plate Rules
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| ACE eManifest
| Up to two plates may be entered for double drop trailers
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| ACI eManifest
| Only one plate is supported
|}


To maintain compatibility across both systems, it is strongly recommended to enter only one license plate whenever possible.
<h3>Managing Plates</h3>
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* <strong>Add License Plate to Trailer:</strong> Adds a new plate number and state/province.
* <strong>Edit:</strong> Updates an existing plate record.
* <strong>Delete:</strong> Removes the license plate from the trailer.
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=== Managing License Plates ===
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Internal Comments</h2>


;Add License Plate to Trailer
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:Adds a new plate number and state or province to the trailer profile
[[File:Trailer-comment-section.png|800px|thumb|center|Trailer internal notes]]
<p>The Comment Section allows users to store internal notes about the trailer. These notes are for your reference only and are not transmitted to Customs.</p>


;Edit
<p><strong>Common Uses:</strong></p>
:Updates an existing plate record
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* Maintenance reminders.
* Ownership details.
* Special operating notes or restrictions.
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;Delete
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:Removes the license plate from the trailer


== Comment Section ==
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The Comment Section allows users to store internal notes about the trailer.
 
[[File:Trailer-comment-section.png|800px]]
 
Common uses include:
 
* Maintenance reminders 
* Ownership details 
* Special operating notes 
 
=== Comment Actions ===
 
;Add Comment
:Creates a new note attached to the trailer profile
 
;Edit
:Updates an existing comment
 
;Delete
:Removes a comment permanently
 
== Best Practices ==
 
* Keep trailer numbers consistent with fleet records 
* Use one license plate whenever possible for cross border compatibility 
* Add notes for maintenance or special restrictions 
 
== Summary ==
 
The Trailer Details Page is the central control point for managing trailer information in BorderConnect. Keeping this data accurate ensures smoother customs submissions and fewer validation errors when creating ACE and ACI eManifests.


[[Category:BorderConnect Software User Guide]]
[[Category:BorderConnect Software User Guide]]

Latest revision as of 13:54, 11 February 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide

Trailer Details Page

View, manage, and update individual trailer profiles for eManifest filings.

Type: Master Data System: General Data

Overview

The Trailer Details Page in BorderConnect eManifest software is where users view, manage, and update individual Trailer Profiles. This page centralizes all trailer information used for ACE and ACI eManifest filings, helping ensure accuracy and faster manifest creation.

The Trailer Details page

How to Access:

Trailer Details

This section at the top of the page displays the core trailer information used in manifests.

Field Description
Trailer Number The internal unit number used to identify the trailer.
Trailer Type The physical type (e.g., Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed).
ACE ID ACE identifier associated with the trailer (if applicable).

Available Actions

Action Description
Edit Trailer Opens the Edit Trailer Page to update general information.
Delete Permanently removes the Trailer Profile from BorderConnect.

License Plates

File:Trailer-license-plate-section.png
Managing trailer license plates

This section manages the license plate information linked to the trailer. License plates are required when the trailer will be used on ACE or ACI eManifests.

Platform Plate Rules
ACE eManifest Up to two plates may be entered (e.g., for double drop trailers).
ACI eManifest Only one plate is supported.

Best Practice: To maintain compatibility across both ACE and ACI systems, it is strongly recommended to enter only one license plate whenever possible.

Managing Plates

  • Add License Plate to Trailer: Adds a new plate number and state/province.
  • Edit: Updates an existing plate record.
  • Delete: Removes the license plate from the trailer.

Internal Comments

File:Trailer-comment-section.png
Trailer internal notes

The Comment Section allows users to store internal notes about the trailer. These notes are for your reference only and are not transmitted to Customs.

Common Uses:

  • Maintenance reminders.
  • Ownership details.
  • Special operating notes or restrictions.
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