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

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🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide

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.

You can reach the Trailer Details Page in several ways:

From the Trailer Search Page by clicking View next to a trailer
After saving a new trailer on the Add Trailer Page
After editing a trailer on the Edit Trailer Page
From eManifest pages by selecting View Trailer next to an assigned trailer

Trailer Details Section

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

Field	Description
Trailer Number	Internal unit number used to identify the trailer
Trailer Type	Type of trailer such as dry van, reefer, flatbed, or other
ACE ID	ACE identifier associated with the trailer if applicable

Available Actions

Edit Trailer: Opens the Edit Trailer Page to update general trailer information

Delete: Permanently removes the Trailer Profile from BorderConnect

License Plate Section

This section manages the license plate information linked to the trailer.

File:Trailer-license-plate-section.png

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 for double drop trailers
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.

Managing License Plates

Add License Plate to Trailer: Adds a new plate number and state or province to the trailer profile

Edit: Updates an existing plate record

Delete: Removes the license plate from the trailer

Comment Section

The Comment Section allows users to store internal notes about the trailer.

File:Trailer-comment-section.png

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.

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-[[File:Trailerdetails1.png|360px|right|thumb|The '''Trailer Details''' page]]The '''Trailer Details Page''' is a page in [https://borderconnect.com BorderConnect eManifest software] where the user can view and edit a Trailer Profile. All information in the Trailer Profile will be displayed here, along with options to add or change information.
+[[File:Trailerdetails1.png|360px|right|thumb|The Trailer Details page]]
-The Trailer Details Page can be accessed in the following ways:
-*From the [[Trailer Search Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)|Trailer Search Page]] by clicking the 'View' link of the desired trailer.
+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.
-*From the [[Add Trailer Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)|Add Trailer Page]] or Edit Trailer Page by clicking the 'Save' button.
-*From the [[Trailer Details Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)|Trailer Details for ACE eManifest Page]] by clicking the 'View Trailer' button.
+You can reach the Trailer Details Page in several ways:
-*From the [[ACI eManifest Details Page (ACI eManifest)|ACI eManifest Details Page]] by clicking the 'View' link of the trailer.</onlyinclude>
+* From the [[Trailer Search Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)|Trailer Search Page]] by clicking '''View''' next to a trailer
+* After saving a new trailer on the [[Add Trailer Page (ACE and ACI eManifest)|Add Trailer Page]]
+* After editing a trailer on the Edit Trailer Page
+* From eManifest pages by selecting '''View Trailer''' next to an assigned trailer
 == Trailer Details Section ==
-This section, located to the top of the page, displays the general information for the Trailer Profile, including trailer number, trailer type, and ACE ID.
+This section at the top of the page displays the core trailer information used in manifests.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Field
+! Description
+|-
+| Trailer Number
+| Internal unit number used to identify the trailer
+|-
+| Trailer Type
+| Type of trailer such as dry van, reefer, flatbed, or other
+|-
+| ACE ID
+| ACE identifier associated with the trailer if applicable
+|}
-;Edit Trailer Button
+=== Available Actions ===
-:Used to update the general information for the Trailer Profile. Clicking this button will bring the user to the Edit Trailer Page.
-;Delete Button
+;Edit Trailer
-:Used to delete the Trailer Profile.
+:Opens the Edit Trailer Page to update general trailer information
+;Delete
+:Permanently removes the Trailer Profile from BorderConnect
 == License Plate Section ==
-This section allows the user to manage the license plates for the trailer. Currently entered license plates will be listed here, along with options to add, remove or edit.
+This section manages the license plate information linked to the trailer.
-A license plate is required if the Trailer Profile will be used on ACE or ACI eManifests. For ACE eManifests it is possible to enter two license plates (for double-drop trailers), but for ACI eManifests only one license plate should be entered. Because of this is is recommended that the user enter only one license plate per Trailer Profile so that it will be compatible with both ACE and ACI.
+[[File:Trailer-license-plate-section.png|800px]]
-;Add License Plate to Trailer Button
+License plates are required when the trailer will be used on ACE or ACI eManifests.
-:Used to add a license plate to the Trailer Profile. Clicking on this button will bring the user to a separate screen where the plate number and state/province can be entered. Once entered, clicking 'Save' will add the license plate and return the user to the Trailer Details Page.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Platform
+! Plate Rules
+|-
+| ACE eManifest
+| Up to two plates may be entered for double drop trailers
+|-
+| 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.
+=== Managing License Plates ===
+;Add License Plate to Trailer
+:Adds a new plate number and state or province to the trailer profile
 ;Edit
-:Used to edit a license plate. Clicking this link will bring the user to a separate screen where the changes can be made. Once finished, clicking 'Save' will update the license plate and return the user to the Trailer Details Page.
+:Updates an existing plate record
 ;Delete
-:Used to remove a license plate from the Trailer Profile.
+:Removes the license plate from the trailer
 == Comment Section ==
-This section allows the user to add and view comments about the trailer. These are for user reference only, and can be a useful way to record information that does not belong elsewhere.
+The Comment Section allows users to store internal notes about the trailer.
-;Add Comment Button
-:Used to add a comment to the Trailer Profile. Clicking on this button will bring the user to a screen where the comment can by typed. Once finished, clicking 'Save' will add the comment to the Trailer Profile and return the user to the Trailer Details Page.
+[[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
-:Used to edit an existing comment. It will bring the user to a screen where the comment can be edited. Once finished, clicking 'Save' will update the comment and return the user to the Trailer Details Page.
+:Updates an existing comment
 ;Delete
-:Used to remove a comment from the Trailer Profile.
+: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]]