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[[File:createTrailerManageData.jpg|360px|thumb|right|Selecting Create Trailer from the Manage Data menu]]
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<h1>Add Trailer Page</h1>
<p>Create and manage reusable profiles for trailers used on ACE and ACI eManifests.</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-trailer"></i> Type: Data Entry</span>
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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.
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You can open the Add Trailer Page in several ways:
<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>
[[File:createTrailerManageData.jpg|360px|thumb|right|Selecting Create Trailer from the Manage Data menu]]
<p>The <strong>Add Trailer Page</strong> is where users create and store <strong>Trailer Profiles</strong> in BorderConnect eManifest software. Creating profiles ensures that conveyance information—such as license plates and trailer types—is entered consistently and accurately across all your ACE and ACI manifests.</p>


* From the '''Manage Data''' menu by selecting '''Create Trailer''' 
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* From the [[Trailer_Search_Page_(ACE_and_ACI_eManifest)|Trailer Search Page]] by clicking '''Create Trailer''' 
<strong>How to Reach This Page:</strong><br>
* From the Trailer section of an ACE Manifest by selecting '''Create New Trailer''' 
* From the <strong>Manage Data</strong> menu by selecting <strong>Create Trailer</strong>.
* From the [[Trailer_Search_Page_(ACE_and_ACI_eManifest)|Trailer Search Page]] by clicking <strong>Create Trailer</strong>.
* From the Trailer section of an active ACE Manifest by selecting <strong>Create New Trailer</strong>.
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== Creating a Trailer Profile ==
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[[File:createtrailer1.png|800px|thumb|center|The Add Trailer Profile form]]
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This section contains all required fields used to define the trailer. Required fields are indicated in the legend at the bottom of the page.
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! Field
<p>Use the following buttons to manage the data entry process.</p>
! What to Enter
! Why It Matters
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| Trailer Number
| Internal unit or fleet number
| Identifies the trailer on manifests
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| Trailer Type
| Trailer style such as van, flatbed, tanker, or other
| Ensures correct conveyance classification
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| ACE ID
| Trailer ACE identifier (if applicable)
| Used by CBP for trailer tracking
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| License Plate Number
| Plate number assigned to the trailer
| Required for customs reporting
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| License Plate State/Province
| Jurisdiction that issued the plate
| Confirms registration location
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== Page Action Buttons ==
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<th style="width: 25%;">Button</th>
<th>Function</th>
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<td><strong>Save</strong></td>
<td>Creates the Trailer Profile and immediately opens the Trailer Details Page.</td>
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<td><strong>Cancel</strong></td>
<td>Discards entered data and returns you to the Trailer Search Page.</td>
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<td><strong>Clear</strong></td>
<td>Empties all fields so you can start over with a fresh entry.</td>
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! Button
! Function
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| Save
| Creates the Trailer Profile and opens the Trailer Details Page
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| Cancel
| Discards entered data and returns to Trailer Search
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| Clear
| Empties all fields to start over
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== Helpful Tips ==
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<p>This section contains the required fields to define the trailer for customs purposes.</p>


* Use consistent trailer numbers to match internal fleet records 
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* Double check license plate details to prevent manifest validation errors 
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* Select the closest trailer type if the exact option is not listed 
<th style="width: 30%;">Field</th>
<th>Description & Importance</th>
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<td><strong>Trailer Number</strong></td>
<td>Your internal unit or fleet number. Identifies the trailer on manifests and documents.</td>
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<td><strong>Trailer Type</strong></td>
<td>The style of trailer (e.g., Van, Flatbed, Tanker, Refridgerated). Ensures correct conveyance classification.</td>
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<td><strong>License Plate Number</strong></td>
<td>The plate number assigned to the trailer. Required for customs reporting.</td>
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<td><strong>License Plate State/Province</strong></td>
<td>The jurisdiction that issued the plate. Confirms registration location.</td>
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<td><strong>ACE ID</strong></td>
<td>Optional. The trailer's specific ACE identifier (if applicable). Used by CBP for tracking.</td>
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== After Saving ==
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Once saved, the trailer will:
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<h3>Helpful Tips</h3>
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* <strong>Consistency:</strong> Use consistent trailer numbers that match your internal fleet records to avoid confusion.
* <strong>Validation:</strong> Double check license plate details. Incorrect plates are a common cause of manifest validation warnings.
* <strong>Trailer Types:</strong> If your exact trailer style isn't listed, select the closest available "Other" option or standard equivalent.
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* Appear in Trailer Search results
<h3>What Happens After Saving?</h3>
* Be available for selection on ACE and ACI eManifests
<p>Once the profile is saved, the trailer will:</p>
* Open automatically in the [[Trailer_Details_Page_(ACE_and_ACI_eManifest)|Trailer Details Page]] for review or edits
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* Appear in <strong>Trailer Search</strong> results.
* Be available for quick selection on both <strong>ACE</strong> and <strong>ACI</strong> eManifests.
* Open automatically in the [[Trailer_Details_Page_(ACE_and_ACI_eManifest)|Trailer Details Page]] for review or further edits.
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== Summary ==
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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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Revision as of 17:56, 5 February 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide

Add Trailer Page

Create and manage reusable profiles for trailers used on ACE and ACI eManifests.

Type: Data Entry System: General Data

Overview

Selecting Create Trailer from the Manage Data menu

The Add Trailer Page is where users create and store Trailer Profiles in BorderConnect eManifest software. Creating profiles ensures that conveyance information—such as license plates and trailer types—is entered consistently and accurately across all your ACE and ACI manifests.

How to Reach This Page:

  • From the Manage Data menu by selecting Create Trailer.
  • From the Trailer Search Page by clicking Create Trailer.
  • From the Trailer section of an active ACE Manifest by selecting Create New Trailer.
The Add Trailer Profile form

Page Controls

Use the following buttons to manage the data entry process.

Button Function
Save Creates the Trailer Profile and immediately opens the Trailer Details Page.
Cancel Discards entered data and returns you to the Trailer Search Page.
Clear Empties all fields so you can start over with a fresh entry.

Trailer Information Fields

This section contains the required fields to define the trailer for customs purposes.

Field Description & Importance
Trailer Number Your internal unit or fleet number. Identifies the trailer on manifests and documents.
Trailer Type The style of trailer (e.g., Van, Flatbed, Tanker, Refridgerated). Ensures correct conveyance classification.
License Plate Number The plate number assigned to the trailer. Required for customs reporting.
License Plate State/Province The jurisdiction that issued the plate. Confirms registration location.
ACE ID Optional. The trailer's specific ACE identifier (if applicable). Used by CBP for tracking.

Tips & Workflow

Helpful Tips

  • Consistency: Use consistent trailer numbers that match your internal fleet records to avoid confusion.
  • Validation: Double check license plate details. Incorrect plates are a common cause of manifest validation warnings.
  • Trailer Types: If your exact trailer style isn't listed, select the closest available "Other" option or standard equivalent.

What Happens After Saving?

Once the profile is saved, the trailer will:

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