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[[Image:Searchtrailer1.jpg|360px|thumb|right|Selecting Search Trailers from the Manage Data menu]]
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The '''Trailer Search Page''' in [https://www.borderconnect.com BorderConnect eManifest software] allows users to quickly locate, review, update, and manage Trailer Profiles. Maintaining accurate trailer records ensures smoother ACE and ACI eManifest creation and reduces data entry errors.
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<h1>Trailer Search Page</h1>
<p>Locate, manage, and update trailer profiles for eManifest filings.</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-search"></i> Type: Search Tool</span>
<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-trailer"></i> System: General Data</span>
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You can access the Trailer Search Page by:
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* Opening the '''Manage Data''' menu and selecting '''Search Trailers''' 
<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>
* Selecting '''Show All Trailers''' to immediately view every trailer in the system 
[[Image:Searchtrailer1.jpg|360px|thumb|right|Selecting Search Trailers from the Manage Data menu]]
 
<p>The <strong>Trailer Search Page</strong> in [https://www.borderconnect.com BorderConnect eManifest software] allows users to quickly locate, review, update, and manage Trailer Profiles. Maintaining accurate trailer records ensures smoother ACE and ACI eManifest creation and reduces data entry errors.</p>
By default, all trailers are displayed when the page loads.


== Key Actions at the Top of the Page ==
<p>By default, all trailers are displayed when the page loads, making it easy to browse your entire fleet.</p>


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! Button
<strong>How to Access:</strong><br>
! Purpose
* Open the <strong>Manage Data</strong> menu and select <strong>Search Trailers</strong>.
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* Select <strong>Show All Trailers</strong> to immediately view every trailer in the system.
| Create Trailer
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| Opens the Add Trailer Page to create a new Trailer Profile
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| Export Trailers (CSV)
| Downloads the current results into a spreadsheet
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== Search Section ==
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The Search Section lets you filter trailer records using multiple criteria. This is especially useful for large fleets.
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<p>Located at the top of the page, these buttons allow you to add new data or export current records.</p>


Common ways to search include:
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<th>Purpose</th>
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<td><strong>Create Trailer</strong></td>
<td>Opens the [[Add Trailer Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)|Add Trailer Page]] to create a new Trailer Profile from scratch.</td>
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<td><strong>Export Trailers (CSV)</strong></td>
<td>Downloads the current search results into a spreadsheet file for external reporting or auditing.</td>
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* Trailer number 
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* License plate number 
* Trailer type or terminal (if applicable) 


Once your search fields are entered, use the buttons below to control results.
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[[File:Searchtrailer2.png|800px|thumb|center|Filtering trailer records]]
<p>The Search Section lets you filter trailer records using multiple criteria. This is especially useful for large fleets where browsing the full list is inefficient.</p>


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<p><strong>Common Search Filters:</strong></p>
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! What It Does
* <strong>Trailer Number:</strong> Search by unit number.
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* <strong>License Plate:</strong> Locate a trailer by its plate number.
| Search
* <strong>Type/Terminal:</strong> Filter by specific trailer types (e.g., Reefer) or assigned terminals.
| Displays trailers matching your criteria
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| Reset
| Clears fields and reloads all trailers
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| Clear
| Empties all search boxes without running a search
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== Results Section ==
<h3>Search Buttons</h3>
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<th style="width: 25%;">Button</th>
<th>Function</th>
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<td><strong>Search</strong></td>
<td>Refreshes the list to display only trailers matching your criteria.</td>
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<td><strong>Reset</strong></td>
<td>Clears all fields and reloads the default view (all trailers).</td>
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<td><strong>Clear</strong></td>
<td>Empties all search boxes without running a search, allowing you to type new criteria.</td>
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The Results Section displays all trailers that match your search filters. Each row represents a Trailer Profile and includes quick action links.
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! Action
<p>The Results Section displays all trailers that match your search filters. Each row represents a Trailer Profile and includes quick action links.</p>
! Description
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| View
| Opens the [[Trailer Details Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)|Trailer Details Page]] to review full information
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| Edit
| Opens the Edit Trailer Page to update trailer data
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| Delete
| Permanently removes the trailer from BorderConnect
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If more than one page of results appears, use the arrow icons at the bottom of the list to move between pages.
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<th style="width: 25%;">Action</th>
<th>Description</th>
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<td><strong>View</strong></td>
<td>Opens the [[Trailer Details Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)|Trailer Details Page]] to review full information, including license plates and comments.</td>
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<td><strong>Edit</strong></td>
<td>Opens the Edit Trailer Page to update data such as license plates or trailer type.</td>
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<td><strong>Delete</strong></td>
<td>Permanently removes the trailer from BorderConnect.</td>
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== Best Practices ==
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<strong>Navigation Tip:</strong> If more than one page of results appears, use the arrow icons at the bottom of the list to move between pages.
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* Use consistent trailer numbering across your fleet
<h3>Best Practices</h3>
* Keep license plate details current to avoid manifest errors
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* Periodically review inactive or outdated trailers
* <strong>Consistency:</strong> Use consistent trailer numbering across your fleet to make searching easier.
* <strong>Maintenance:</strong> Keep license plate details current to avoid manifest errors at the border.
* <strong>Cleanup:</strong> Periodically review and delete inactive or outdated trailers to keep your database clean.
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== Summary ==
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The Trailer Search Page serves as the central management hub for all Trailer Profiles in BorderConnect. With powerful filtering tools and quick access to editing functions, it helps users keep trailer data accurate, organized, and ready for customs reporting.
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