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🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide

How to add trip information on an ACE eManifest in BorderConnect

The Start New ACE eManifest Page is where you create a new U.S. ACE truck manifest in BorderConnect. This page captures the core trip and conveyance information that CBP requires before shipments can be attached and transmitted.

From here, you:

Create a unique trip number for CBP
Select the U.S. port of arrival
Enter estimated border arrival time
Assign truck, trailer, and driver (if known)
Save the manifest and begin adding shipments

You can access this page from:

ACE eManifests menu → Start New ACE eManifest
ACE Manifest Search Page → Start New ACE eManifest

Required fields are identified using the legend at the bottom of the screen.

Basic manifest creation workflow

Start New ACE eManifest
        ↓
Enter trip and arrival info
        ↓
Assign truck / trailer / driver (optional)
        ↓
Save manifest
        ↓
Add shipments and transmit to CBP

Main action buttons

Button	Purpose
Save	Creates the manifest and opens the ACE Manifest Details Page
Cancel	Discards changes and returns to ACE Manifest Search
Save and Start New ACE Shipment	Saves the manifest and opens shipment entry

Field-by-field guide

Field	What to enter	Tips
Trip Number	SCAC + 4 to 21 characters	Must be unique (date, load number, or sequence works well)
U.S. Port of Arrival	City name or port code	Canadian city names often auto-match U.S. ports
Estimated Arrival Date	Planned arrival date	Defaults to today
Estimated Arrival Time	Planned arrival time	Defaults to current time + 2 hours
Quick Assign Truck	Existing truck profile	Can be added later if unknown
Quick Assign Trailer	Existing trailer profile	Additional trailers added on details page
Quick Assign Driver	Existing driver profile	More drivers added later if needed

🔖 Truck, trailer, and driver fields are optional at creation, but must be added before transmitting to CBP.

Trip number best practices

A good trip number helps avoid duplicates and simplifies tracking.

Common formats include:

Example	Meaning
ABCD20260201	SCAC + date
ABCD000245	SCAC + load sequence
ABCDINV83921	SCAC + internal reference

When should you use quick assign fields?

Situation	Recommendation
Truck and driver already known	Assign during manifest creation
Dispatch unsure yet	Leave blank and add later
Multiple trailers/drivers	Add remaining entries from details page

After saving the manifest

Once saved, you will be taken to the:

ACE Manifest Details Page

From there you can:

Add or edit trucks and trailers
Add drivers and passengers
Attach shipments
Transmit the manifest to CBP

Related pages

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 {{note|This article is part of the [[BorderConnect_Software_User_Guide|BorderConnect Software User Guide]]|info}}
-[[File:Start_new_ace_manifest.png|400px|thumb|right|Viewing the '''Start New ACE eManifest''' page]]{{#ev:youtube|j1vfdJqYu9w|360|right|How to add trip info on an ACE eManifest in BorderConnect.}}The '''Start New ACE eManifest Page''' is a page in BorderConnect [https://www.borderconnect.com/aci-e-manifest/index.htm ACE Manifest software] where the user begins a new manifest. It allows the user to enter the main information for the manifest and save it once finished. The Start New ACE eManifest Page can be accessed under the ACE eManifests menu by selecting 'Start New ACE eManifest', as well as from the [[ACE_Manifest_Search_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Manifest Search Page]] by clicking on the Start New ACE eManifest button. Please note that the legend at the bottom of the page will indicate which fields are required.
+[[File:Start_new_ace_manifest.png|400px|thumb|right|Start New ACE eManifest entry screen]]
-;Save Button
+{{#ev:youtube|j1vfdJqYu9w|360|right|How to add trip information on an ACE eManifest in BorderConnect}}
-:Used to save the data that has been entered on the page. Can only be used when all of the required fields have been completed. Clicking on this button will create the new manifest with the data that has been entered, and bring the user to the [[ACE Manifest Details Page (ACE Manifest)|ACE eManifest Details Page]].
-;Cancel Button
+The '''Start New ACE eManifest Page''' is where you create a new U.S. ACE truck manifest in BorderConnect. This page captures the core trip and conveyance information that CBP requires before shipments can be attached and transmitted.
-:Cancels the attempt to start a new ACE eManifest. Clicking on this button will disregard any data entered on the page and bring the user to the [[ACE_Manifest_Search_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Manifest Search Page]].
-;Trip Number:
+From here, you:
-:This is a unique number to identify the manifest for CBP. The trip number always begins with a SCAC, which can be selected using the drop down menu. This must be followed by 4 to 21 characters (numbers or letters) which can be entered in the text field. The trip number must be unique. Recommended strategies for making unique trip numbers would be to use an internal load number, the date, or to start at 0001 and count up.
-;U.S. Port of Arrival:
+* Create a unique trip number for CBP
-:This is where the driver will be entering the United States. By typing either the city name or the port code, it should come up to be selected. In most cases is also possible to type the name of the city on the Canadian side of the border to bring up the corresponding U.S. Port of Arrival.
+* Select the U.S. port of arrival
-;Estimated Arrival Date:
+* Enter estimated border arrival time
-:Used to indicate the date the driver is expected to arrive at the U.S. border. It will default to the current date. To set another date the user can either enter it in the text field using the format mm/dd/yyyy or use the calendar tool by clicking on the calendar icon. The currently entered date can also be cleared by clicking on the eraser icon.
+* Assign truck, trailer, and driver (if known)
-;Estimated Arrival Time:
+* Save the manifest and begin adding shipments
-:Used to indicate the time of day the driver is expected to arrive at the U.S. border. It will default to the current time plus two hours. To set it to a different time the drop down menus can be used to set hours, minutes, and am/pm.
-;Quick Assign Truck:
+You can access this page from:
-:Used to select the truck for the manifest. Can only be used for existing trucks, it is not possible to enter a new one here. By typing either the unit number or the license plate of the truck, it should come up to be selected. Although this field is optional a truck will need to be added to the manifest before it can be transmitted to CBP, so it is recommended to enter it here if it is known which truck will be used.
-;Quick Assign Trailer:
+* '''ACE eManifests''' menu → '''Start New ACE eManifest'''
-:Used to select the trailer for the manifest. Can only be used for existing trailers, it is not possible to enter a new one here. By typing either the unit number or license plate of the trailer it should come up to be selected. In the case of multiple trailers it will only be possible to enter one of the 2 trailers in this field. The other will need to be added from the [[ACE Manifest Details Page (ACE Manifest)|ACE Manifest Details Page]]. Although this field is optional a trailer will need to be added to the manifest if one is being used, so it is recommended to enter it here if it is known which trailer will be used.
+* '''[[ACE_Manifest_Search_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Manifest Search Page]]''' → '''Start New ACE eManifest'''
-;Quick Assign Driver:
-:Used to select which driver should be listed on the manifest. Can only be used for existing drivers, it is not possible to enter a new one here. By typing either first or last name of the driver they should come up to be selected. In the case of multiple drivers or passengers it will only be possible to enter one in this field, additional drivers or passengers will need to be entered from the [[ACE Manifest Details Page (ACE Manifest)|ACE Manifest Details Page]]. Although this field is optional a driver will need to be added to the manifest if one is being used, so it is recommended to enter it here if it is known which driver will be used.
+Required fields are identified using the legend at the bottom of the screen.
-;Save and Start New ACE Shipment
-:Saves the information currently entered on the page and brings the user to the [[Start New ACE Shipment Page (ACE Manifest)|Start New ACE Shipment Page]]. Moving the mouse over this link will display the option to be brought to the [[ACE_Manifest_Details_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Manifest Details Page]] as well.
+__TOC__
+== Basic manifest creation workflow ==
+<pre>
+Start New ACE eManifest
+        ↓
+Enter trip and arrival info
+        ↓
+Assign truck / trailer / driver (optional)
+        ↓
+Save manifest
+        ↓
+Add shipments and transmit to CBP
+</pre>
+== Main action buttons ==
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Button !! Purpose
+|-
+| Save || Creates the manifest and opens the ACE Manifest Details Page
+|-
+| Cancel || Discards changes and returns to ACE Manifest Search
+|-
+| Save and Start New ACE Shipment || Saves the manifest and opens shipment entry
+|}
+== Field-by-field guide ==
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Field !! What to enter !! Tips
+|-
+| Trip Number || SCAC + 4 to 21 characters || Must be unique (date, load number, or sequence works well)
+|-
+| U.S. Port of Arrival || City name or port code || Canadian city names often auto-match U.S. ports
+|-
+| Estimated Arrival Date || Planned arrival date || Defaults to today
+|-
+| Estimated Arrival Time || Planned arrival time || Defaults to current time + 2 hours
+|-
+| Quick Assign Truck || Existing truck profile || Can be added later if unknown
+|-
+| Quick Assign Trailer || Existing trailer profile || Additional trailers added on details page
+|-
+| Quick Assign Driver || Existing driver profile || More drivers added later if needed
+|}
+{{note|Truck, trailer, and driver fields are optional at creation, but must be added before transmitting to CBP.|info}}
+== Trip number best practices ==
+A good trip number helps avoid duplicates and simplifies tracking.
+Common formats include:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Example !! Meaning
+|-
+| ABCD20260201 || SCAC + date
+|-
+| ABCD000245 || SCAC + load sequence
+|-
+| ABCDINV83921 || SCAC + internal reference
+|}
+== When should you use quick assign fields? ==
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Situation !! Recommendation
+|-
+| Truck and driver already known || Assign during manifest creation
+|-
+| Dispatch unsure yet || Leave blank and add later
+|-
+| Multiple trailers/drivers || Add remaining entries from details page
+|}
+== After saving the manifest ==
+Once saved, you will be taken to the:
+'''[[ACE Manifest Details Page (ACE Manifest)|ACE Manifest Details Page]]'''
+From there you can:
+* Add or edit trucks and trailers
+* Add drivers and passengers
+* Attach shipments
+* Transmit the manifest to CBP
+== Related pages ==
+* [[ACE Manifest Details Page (ACE Manifest)|ACE Manifest Details Page]]
+* [[Start New ACE Shipment Page (ACE Manifest)|Start New ACE Shipment Page]]
+* [[ACE_Manifest_Search_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Manifest Search Page]]
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