Add Trailer Page (ACE and ACI eManifest): Difference between revisions

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How to create a trailer in BorderConnect.

Selecting Create Trailer from the Manage Data menu

The Add Trailer Page is where users create and store Trailer Profiles in BorderConnect eManifest software. Trailer Profiles are used when building ACE and ACI eManifests and help ensure conveyance information is entered consistently and accurately.

You can open the Add Trailer Page in several ways:

From the Manage Data menu by selecting Create Trailer
From the Trailer Search Page by clicking Create Trailer
From the Trailer section of an ACE Manifest by selecting Create New Trailer

Creating a Trailer Profile

This section contains all required fields used to define the trailer. Required fields are indicated in the legend at the bottom of the page.

Field	What to Enter	Why It Matters
Trailer Number	Internal unit or fleet number	Identifies the trailer on manifests
Trailer Type	Trailer style such as van, flatbed, tanker, or other	Ensures correct conveyance classification
ACE ID	Trailer ACE identifier (if applicable)	Used by CBP for trailer tracking
License Plate Number	Plate number assigned to the trailer	Required for customs reporting
License Plate State/Province	Jurisdiction that issued the plate	Confirms registration location

Page Action Buttons

Button	Function
Save	Creates the Trailer Profile and opens the Trailer Details Page
Cancel	Discards entered data and returns to Trailer Search
Clear	Empties all fields to start over

Helpful Tips

Use consistent trailer numbers to match internal fleet records
Double check license plate details to prevent manifest validation errors
Select the closest trailer type if the exact option is not listed

After Saving

Once saved, the trailer will:

Appear in Trailer Search results
Be available for selection on ACE and ACI eManifests
Open automatically in the Trailer Details Page for review or edits

Summary

The Add Trailer Page provides a quick and structured way to maintain accurate trailer records in BorderConnect. Keeping Trailer Profiles up to date improves manifest accuracy and helps reduce border processing issues.

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-[[File:createTrailerManageData.jpg|360px|thumb|right|Selecting '''Create Trailer''' from the Manage Data menu]]The '''Add Trailer Page''' is a page in [https://borderconnect.com BorderConnect eManifest software] where the user enters the information to create a new Trailer Profile. It can be accessed in the following ways:
+[[File:createTrailerManageData.jpg|360px|thumb|right|Selecting Create Trailer from the Manage Data menu]]
-*From the Manage Data menu by clicking 'Create Trailer'.
-*From the [[Trailer_Search_Page_(ACE_and_ACI_eManifest)|Trailer Search Page]] by clicking the 'Create Trailer' button.
-*From the Trailer Details for ACE Manifest Page by clicking the 'Create New Trailer' button.
-;Save Button
+The '''Add Trailer Page''' is where users create and store Trailer Profiles in BorderConnect eManifest software. Trailer Profiles are used when building ACE and ACI eManifests and help ensure conveyance information is entered consistently and accurately.
-:Saves currently entered information to a new Trailer Profile. Can only be used if all required fields have been filled out. Clicking on this button will create the Trailer Profile and bring the user to the [[Trailer_Details_Page_(ACE_and_ACI_eManifest)|Trailer Details Page]].
-;Cancel Button
+You can open the Add Trailer Page in several ways:
-:Cancels the attempt to create a new Trailer Profile. Clicking on this button will disregard all entered data and bring the user to the [[Trailer_Search_Page_(ACE_and_ACI_eManifest)|Trailer Search Page]].
-;Clear Button
+* From the '''Manage Data''' menu by selecting '''Create Trailer'''
-:Clears all fields on the page so that the user may enter other data instead.
+* From the [[Trailer_Search_Page_(ACE_and_ACI_eManifest)|Trailer Search Page]] by clicking '''Create Trailer'''
+* From the Trailer section of an ACE Manifest by selecting '''Create New Trailer'''
+== Creating a Trailer Profile ==
-== Add Trailer Section ==
 [[File:createtrailer1.png|800px]]
-In this section of the page the user can enter the basic Trailer Profile information. Please refer to the legend at the bottom of the page for guidance on which fields are required.
+This section contains all required fields used to define the trailer. Required fields are indicated in the legend at the bottom of the page.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Field
+! What to Enter
+! Why It Matters
+|-
+| Trailer Number
+| Internal unit or fleet number
+| Identifies the trailer on manifests
+|-
+| Trailer Type
+| Trailer style such as van, flatbed, tanker, or other
+| Ensures correct conveyance classification
+|-
+| ACE ID
+| Trailer ACE identifier (if applicable)
+| Used by CBP for trailer tracking
+|-
+| License Plate Number
+| Plate number assigned to the trailer
+| Required for customs reporting
+|-
+| License Plate State/Province
+| Jurisdiction that issued the plate
+| Confirms registration location
+|}
+== Page Action Buttons ==
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Button
+! Function
+|-
+| Save
+| Creates the Trailer Profile and opens the Trailer Details Page
+|-
+| Cancel
+| Discards entered data and returns to Trailer Search
+|-
+| Clear
+| Empties all fields to start over
+|}
+== Helpful Tips ==
+* Use consistent trailer numbers to match internal fleet records
+* Double check license plate details to prevent manifest validation errors
+* Select the closest trailer type if the exact option is not listed
-;Trailer Number
+== After Saving ==
-:Unit number used to identify the trailer.
-;Trailer Type
+Once saved, the trailer will:
-:Type of the trailer. Can be selected from the list using the drop down menu. If none of the listed types apply it is recommended to choose 'Other'.
-;ACE Id
+* Appear in Trailer Search results
-:The ACE ID associated with the trailer.
+* Be available for selection on ACE and ACI eManifests
+* Open automatically in the [[Trailer_Details_Page_(ACE_and_ACI_eManifest)|Trailer Details Page]] for review or edits
-;License Plate Number
+== Summary ==
-:The license plate number for the truck. Only letters or numbers may be entered.
-;License Plate State/Province
+The Add Trailer Page provides a quick and structured way to maintain accurate trailer records in BorderConnect. Keeping Trailer Profiles up to date improves manifest accuracy and helps reduce border processing issues.
-:The state or province of the license plate. Can be selected from the list using the drop down menu.
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