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[[Image:Acedetails1.png|400px|thumb|right|ACE eManifest Details main workspace]]
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The '''ACE eManifest Details Page''' is the central workspace for managing U.S. truck manifests in BorderConnect. From this page you can review trip information, monitor CBP responses, add drivers, equipment, and shipments, generate driver lead sheets, and transmit data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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<h1>ACE eManifest Details Page</h1>
<p>The central workspace for managing, tracking, and transmitting U.S. truck manifests.</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-desktop"></i> Main Workspace</span>
<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-flag-usa"></i> Country: United States (CBP)</span>
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You will return to this page frequently while building, reviewing, and tracking each manifest.
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== How you reach this page ==
<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>
[[Image:Acedetails1.png|400px|thumb|right|The ACE eManifest Details main workspace]]
<p>The <strong>ACE eManifest Details Page</strong> is the central hub for managing U.S. truck manifests in BorderConnect. From this single dashboard, you can build your trip, add shipments, generate driver paperwork, transmit data to CBP, and monitor real-time status updates.</p>


You will arrive at the ACE eManifest Details Page when:
<p>You will return to this page frequently while building, reviewing, and tracking each manifest.</p>


* Saving a new ACE manifest (unless you chose to immediately start a shipment) 
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* Clicking '''Back to ACE Manifest''' from a shipment details page
<strong>How to Reach This Page:</strong><br>
* Using the recent manifest shortcut link below the menu bar 
* Saving a new ACE manifest.
* Selecting '''View''' from the [[ACE Manifest Search Page (ACE Manifest)|ACE Manifest Search Page]]
* Clicking <strong>Back to ACE Manifest</strong> from a shipment page.
* Selecting <strong>View</strong> from the [[ACE_Manifest_Search_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Manifest Search Page]].
* Using the "Recent Manifests" shortcut links below the main menu bar.
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== Main function buttons ==
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<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Main Function Buttons</h2>
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[[File:Emanifest-details-buttons.png|thumb|800px|center|Main action buttons on the ACE eManifest Details Page]]
[[File:Emanifest-details-buttons.png|thumb|800px|center|Main action buttons on the ACE eManifest Details Page]]
<p>The action bar at the top of the page controls the manifest's lifecycle.</p>


{| class="wikitable"
<table class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;">
! Button !! Purpose !! Typical use
<tr>
|-
<th style="width: 20%;">Button</th>
| Edit || Modify trip number, port, or ETA || Fix arrival changes or data errors
<th>Purpose</th>
|-
<th>Typical Use</th>
| Export || Download manifest data as JSON || Auditing or system integrations
</tr>
|-
<tr>
| Print || Generate driver copies (Standard, Detailed, QR Code) || Driver presentation at port
<td><strong>Edit</strong></td>
|-
<td>Modify trip details (Trip #, Port, ETA).</td>
| Fax || Send driver copy directly || Terminal or driver delivery
<td>Fixing arrival times or correcting port codes.</td>
|-
</tr>
| Email || Email driver copy PDF || Dispatch workflows
<tr>
|-
<td><strong>Sync with CBP</strong></td>
| Track || Receive CBP response alerts || Monitor arrivals and releases
<td>Transmit data to Customs.</td>
|}
<td>Sending original manifests or amendments.</td>
 
</tr>
[[Image:Qr-barcode-ace-leadsheet.png|thumb|left|300px|QR Code Driver Lead Sheet option]]
<tr>
 
<td><strong>Print</strong></td>
{{note|Some ports now require or strongly encourage QR Code driver copies. BorderConnect supports all ACE driver copy formats.|info}}
<td>Generate driver lead sheets.</td>
 
<td>Printing standard, detailed, or QR code coversheets.</td>
== Details and history window ==
</tr>
 
<tr>
[[File:Ace_details.png|800px]]
<td><strong>Fax / Email</strong></td>
 
<td>Send paperwork digitally.</td>
This panel provides real time visibility into the manifest’s status.
<td>Sending copies directly to drivers or terminals.</td>
 
</tr>
{| class="wikitable"
<tr>
! Section !! What it shows !! Why it matters
<td><strong>Track</strong></td>
|-
<td>Configure email/SMS alerts.</td>
| Details || Trip number, port of arrival, ETA, current status || Confirms live manifest state
<td>Monitoring specific urgent loads for release.</td>
|-
</tr>
| History || All submissions, changes, and CBP responses || Proof of compliance and timing
</table>
|}
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Key actions you can verify here:
 
* CBP acceptance time for the one hour prior notice requirement 
* Rejections and correction reasons 
* Arrival notifications at the border 
* Full audit trail of changes 
 
== Truck section ==
 
[[File:Add_truck.png|800px]]
 
Every ACE manifest must include a truck.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Action !! Purpose
|-
| Assign Truck || Select a truck profile manually
|-
| Quick Assign Truck || Fast lookup by unit or plate
|-
| Change || Replace truck on manifest
|-
| Remove || Clear truck assignment
|-
| Add Seal || Record seal numbers
|-
| Set IIT Status || Declare Instruments of International Traffic
|}
 
{{note|Validation warnings appear here if a truck profile is missing required CBP information.|info}}
 
== Trailer section ==
 
[[File:Add trailer.png|800px]]
 
Add one or more trailers when applicable.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Action !! Purpose
|-
| Add Trailer || Select a trailer profile
|-
| Quick Assign Trailer || Fast trailer lookup
|-
| Change || Replace assigned trailer
|-
| Remove || Remove trailer from manifest
|-
| Add Seal || Record trailer seal numbers
|-
| Set IIT Status || Declare IIT on trailer
|}
 
== Driver and passenger section ==


[[File:Add_driver.png|800px]]
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Driver Paperwork & QR Codes</h2>


All occupants must be reported on ACE manifests.
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[[Image:Qr-barcode-ace-leadsheet.png|thumb|right|200px|QR Code Driver Lead Sheet]]
<p>BorderConnect supports all standard ACE driver copy formats, including the modern <strong>QR Code</strong> format which is increasingly preferred or required at major ports.</p>
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* <strong>Standard:</strong> The classic barcode sheet.
* <strong>Detailed:</strong> Includes full shipment breakdown.
* <strong>QR Code:</strong> Scannable digital-ready format.
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{| class="wikitable"
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Status and History</h2>
! Action !! What it does
|-
| Assign Driver || Add driver profile
|-
| Quick Assign Driver || Fast driver lookup
|-
| Assign Passenger || Add additional occupants
|-
| Address || U.S. destination for non FAST drivers
|-
| Change || Replace assigned person
|-
| Remove || Remove from manifest
|}


{{note|If shipments are added later, consignee address information can automatically populate the driver destination field.|info}}
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[[File:Ace_details.png|800px|thumb|center|The Status and History Tabs]]
<p>This panel provides real-time visibility into the manifest’s status with CBP.</p>


== Shipment section ==
<table class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;">
<tr>
<th style="width: 20%;">Section</th>
<th>What It Shows</th>
<th>Why It Matters</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Details</strong></td>
<td>Trip number, port, ETA, current status.</td>
<td>Confirms the live state of the manifest (e.g., "Complete Manifest on File").</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>History</strong></td>
<td>All transmissions and CBP responses.</td>
<td>Provides proof of the 1-hour prior notice, arrival times, and release messages.</td>
</tr>
</table>
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[[File:Create_shipment_ace.png|800px]]
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Truck Section</h2>


Every ACE manifest must include all shipments on board.
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[[File:Add_truck.png|800px|thumb|center|Managing the Truck]]
<p>Every ACE manifest must include a truck. Validation warnings will appear here if required data (like DOT number or Seal) is missing.</p>


{| class="wikitable"
<table class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;">
! Action !! Use case
<tr>
|-
<th style="width: 30%;">Action</th>
| Create New Shipment || Build a new shipment and attach it
<th>Purpose</th>
|-
</tr>
| Quick Assign Shipment || Attach an existing shipment instantly
<tr>
|-
<td><strong>Quick Assign Truck</strong></td>
| View || Review shipment details
<td>Type a Unit Number to instantly load a saved truck profile.</td>
|-
</tr>
| Edit || Change shipment control number or type
<tr>
|-
<td><strong>Assign Truck</strong></td>
| Detach || Remove shipment but keep in system
<td>Opens a search list to find a truck profile manually.</td>
|-
</tr>
| Delete || Permanently remove shipment
<tr>
|}
<td><strong>Add Seal</strong></td>
<td>Enter seal numbers for the truck/container.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Set IIT Status</strong></td>
<td>Declare Instruments of International Traffic (e.g., empty racks/pallets).</td>
</tr>
</table>
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== Hidden sections (advanced tracking) ==
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Trailer Section</h2>


[[File:Show-all-emanifest-details-page.png|800px]]
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[[File:Add trailer.png|800px|thumb|center|Managing Trailers]]
<p>You can add one or multiple trailers to a manifest.</p>


Click '''Show All''' to reveal:
<table class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;">
<tr>
<th style="width: 30%;">Action</th>
<th>Purpose</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Quick Assign Trailer</strong></td>
<td>Fast lookup by Unit Number or Plate.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Change / Remove</strong></td>
<td>Swap or delete the trailer from the trip.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Add Seal</strong></td>
<td>Record trailer seal numbers (critical for CTPAT).</td>
</tr>
</table>
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* Containers 
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Driver & Passenger Section</h2>
* Documents 
* Verifications 
* EDI History 
* Change Log History 
* Comments 


These sections are useful for audits, troubleshooting, and advanced workflows.
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[[File:Add_driver.png|800px|thumb|center|Managing Drivers and Passengers]]
<p>All vehicle occupants must be reported. If you add shipments later, the consignee address can automatically populate the driver's "US Address" field if needed.</p>


== Comment section ==
<table class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;">
<tr>
<th style="width: 30%;">Action</th>
<th>What It Does</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Quick Assign Driver</strong></td>
<td>Fast lookup by Driver Name or ID.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Assign Passenger</strong></td>
<td>Add additional occupants (co-drivers, etc.).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Address</strong></td>
<td>Enter the U.S. destination address (Required for non-FAST drivers).</td>
</tr>
</table>
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[[File:Add_comment_ace.png|800px]]
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Shipment Section</h2>


Comments are internal notes that are not transmitted to CBP.
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[[File:Create_shipment_ace.png|800px|thumb|center|Managing Shipments]]
<p>Every ACE manifest must list all shipments on board (unless empty).</p>


{| class="wikitable"
<table class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;">
! Action !! Purpose
<tr>
|-
<th style="width: 30%;">Action</th>
| Add Comment || Record events, delays, or special handling
<th>Use Case</th>
|-
</tr>
| Edit || Update an existing note
<tr>
|-
<td><strong>Create New Shipment</strong></td>
| Delete || Remove outdated notes
<td>Build a brand new shipment from scratch and attach it here.</td>
|}
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Quick Assign Shipment</strong></td>
<td>Type a Shipment Control Number (SCN) to attach an existing shipment.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Detach</strong></td>
<td>Remove the shipment from this trip but keep it in the system (e.g., if moved to another truck).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Delete</strong></td>
<td>Permanently remove the shipment record.</td>
</tr>
</table>
</div>


{{note|Using comments creates a clear audit trail for dispatchers and compliance reviews.|info}}
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Advanced Options</h2>


== Typical manifest workflow ==
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<h3>Hidden Sections (Show All)</h3>
[[File:Show-all-emanifest-details-page.png|800px|thumb|center|Using Show All]]
<p>Clicking <strong>Show All</strong> reveals advanced tracking tools including:</p>
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* <strong>Documents:</strong> Upload bills of lading or invoices.
* <strong>EDI History:</strong> View raw data transmissions.
* <strong>Change Log:</strong> Audit who changed what and when.
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<pre>
<h3>Comments</h3>
Create manifest
[[File:Add_comment_ace.png|800px|thumb|center|Internal Comments]]
    ↓
<p>Comments are internal notes (not sent to CBP) useful for dispatchers.</p>
Add truck and trailer
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    ↓
* <strong>Use Case:</strong> "Driver delayed due to weather" or "Spot check required."
Assign drivers and passengers
</div>
    ↓
</div>
Add shipments
    ↓
Review status and history
    ↓
Print driver copy
    ↓
Transmit and track CBP responses
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== Related guides ==
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* [[Start New ACE eManifest Page|Start New ACE eManifest Page]] 
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* [[Edit ACE Manifest Page (ACE Manifest)|Edit ACE eManifest Page]] 
* [[ACE Manifest Search Page (ACE Manifest)|ACE Manifest Search Page]] 
* [[Start New ACE Shipment Page (ACE Manifest)|Start New ACE Shipment Page]] 


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Revision as of 16:41, 5 February 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide

ACE eManifest Details Page

The central workspace for managing, tracking, and transmitting U.S. truck manifests.

Main Workspace Country: United States (CBP)

Overview

The ACE eManifest Details main workspace

The ACE eManifest Details Page is the central hub for managing U.S. truck manifests in BorderConnect. From this single dashboard, you can build your trip, add shipments, generate driver paperwork, transmit data to CBP, and monitor real-time status updates.

You will return to this page frequently while building, reviewing, and tracking each manifest.

How to Reach This Page:

  • Saving a new ACE manifest.
  • Clicking Back to ACE Manifest from a shipment page.
  • Selecting View from the ACE Manifest Search Page.
  • Using the "Recent Manifests" shortcut links below the main menu bar.

Main Function Buttons

Main action buttons on the ACE eManifest Details Page

The action bar at the top of the page controls the manifest's lifecycle.

Button Purpose Typical Use
Edit Modify trip details (Trip #, Port, ETA). Fixing arrival times or correcting port codes.
Sync with CBP Transmit data to Customs. Sending original manifests or amendments.
Print Generate driver lead sheets. Printing standard, detailed, or QR code coversheets.
Fax / Email Send paperwork digitally. Sending copies directly to drivers or terminals.
Track Configure email/SMS alerts. Monitoring specific urgent loads for release.

Driver Paperwork & QR Codes

QR Code Driver Lead Sheet

BorderConnect supports all standard ACE driver copy formats, including the modern QR Code format which is increasingly preferred or required at major ports.

  • Standard: The classic barcode sheet.
  • Detailed: Includes full shipment breakdown.
  • QR Code: Scannable digital-ready format.

Status and History

The Status and History Tabs

This panel provides real-time visibility into the manifest’s status with CBP.

Section What It Shows Why It Matters
Details Trip number, port, ETA, current status. Confirms the live state of the manifest (e.g., "Complete Manifest on File").
History All transmissions and CBP responses. Provides proof of the 1-hour prior notice, arrival times, and release messages.

Truck Section

Managing the Truck

Every ACE manifest must include a truck. Validation warnings will appear here if required data (like DOT number or Seal) is missing.

Action Purpose
Quick Assign Truck Type a Unit Number to instantly load a saved truck profile.
Assign Truck Opens a search list to find a truck profile manually.
Add Seal Enter seal numbers for the truck/container.
Set IIT Status Declare Instruments of International Traffic (e.g., empty racks/pallets).

Trailer Section

Managing Trailers

You can add one or multiple trailers to a manifest.

Action Purpose
Quick Assign Trailer Fast lookup by Unit Number or Plate.
Change / Remove Swap or delete the trailer from the trip.
Add Seal Record trailer seal numbers (critical for CTPAT).

Driver & Passenger Section

Managing Drivers and Passengers

All vehicle occupants must be reported. If you add shipments later, the consignee address can automatically populate the driver's "US Address" field if needed.

Action What It Does
Quick Assign Driver Fast lookup by Driver Name or ID.
Assign Passenger Add additional occupants (co-drivers, etc.).
Address Enter the U.S. destination address (Required for non-FAST drivers).

Shipment Section

Managing Shipments

Every ACE manifest must list all shipments on board (unless empty).

Action Use Case
Create New Shipment Build a brand new shipment from scratch and attach it here.
Quick Assign Shipment Type a Shipment Control Number (SCN) to attach an existing shipment.
Detach Remove the shipment from this trip but keep it in the system (e.g., if moved to another truck).
Delete Permanently remove the shipment record.

Advanced Options

Hidden Sections (Show All)

Using Show All

Clicking Show All reveals advanced tracking tools including:

  • Documents: Upload bills of lading or invoices.
  • EDI History: View raw data transmissions.
  • Change Log: Audit who changed what and when.

Comments

Internal Comments

Comments are internal notes (not sent to CBP) useful for dispatchers.

  • Use Case: "Driver delayed due to weather" or "Spot check required."
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