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[[File:Start_new_ace_manifest.png|400px|thumb|right|Start New ACE eManifest entry screen]]
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<h1>Start New ACE eManifest Page</h1>
<p>Create a new U.S. ACE truck manifest by entering core trip and conveyance details.</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-file-alt"></i> Type: Manifest Creation</span>
<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-flag-usa"></i> System: ACE Manifest</span>
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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.
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From here, you:
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* Create a unique trip number for CBP 
<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>
* Select the U.S. port of arrival 
<p>The <strong>Start New ACE eManifest Page</strong> is the first step in creating a 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.</p>
* 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:
<p>From here, you will create a unique trip number, define the arrival details, and optionally assign your truck, trailer, and driver.</p>


* '''ACE eManifests''' menu → '''Start New ACE eManifest''' 
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* '''[[ACE_Manifest_Search_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Manifest Search Page]]''' → '''Start New ACE eManifest''' 
<strong>How to Access:</strong><br>
* <strong>From Menu:</strong> Navigate to <strong>ACE eManifests</strong> → <strong>Start New ACE eManifest</strong>.
* <strong>From Search:</strong> Click <strong>Start New ACE eManifest</strong> on the [[ACE_Manifest_Search_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Manifest Search Page]].
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Required fields are identified using the legend at the bottom of the screen.
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[[File:Start_new_ace_manifest.png|400px|thumb|center|Start New ACE eManifest entry screen]]
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== Basic manifest creation workflow ==
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Start New ACE eManifest
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Enter trip and arrival info
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Assign truck / trailer / driver (optional)
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Save manifest
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Add shipments and transmit to CBP
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== Main action buttons ==
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<p>The basic manifest creation process follows this flow:</p>
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1. <strong>Start New ACE eManifest</strong>.
2. Enter trip number and arrival details.
3. Assign truck/trailer/driver (optional at this stage).
4. <strong>Save</strong> the manifest.
5. Add shipments and transmit to CBP from the Details Page.
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<h3>Main Action Buttons</h3>
! Button !! Purpose
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| Save || Creates the manifest and opens the ACE Manifest Details Page
<th style="width: 30%;">Button</th>
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<th>Purpose</th>
| Cancel || Discards changes and returns to ACE Manifest Search
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| Save and Start New ACE Shipment || Saves the manifest and opens shipment entry
<td><strong>Save</strong></td>
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<td>Creates the manifest and immediately opens the [[ACE_Manifest_Details_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Manifest Details Page]] to continue working.</td>
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<td><strong>Save and Start New ACE Shipment</strong></td>
<td>Saves the manifest and immediately opens the Shipment Entry screen to begin adding cargo.</td>
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<td><strong>Cancel</strong></td>
<td>Discards changes and returns you to the ACE Manifest Search.</td>
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== Field-by-field guide ==
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! Field !! What to enter !! Tips
<p>Required fields are marked on the screen. Conveyance data can be added now or later.</p>
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| Trip Number || SCAC + 4 to 21 characters || Must be unique (date, load number, or sequence works well)
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| U.S. Port of Arrival || City name or port code || Canadian city names often auto-match U.S. ports
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| Estimated Arrival Date || Planned arrival date || Defaults to today
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| Estimated Arrival Time || Planned arrival time || Defaults to current time + 2 hours
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| Quick Assign Truck || Existing truck profile || Can be added later if unknown
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| Quick Assign Trailer || Existing trailer profile || Additional trailers added on details page
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| Quick Assign Driver || Existing driver profile || More drivers added later if needed
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<td><strong>Trip Number</strong></td>
<td>SCAC + 4 to 21 characters (numbers/letters).</td>
<td>Must be unique. A unique Trip Number is key for CBP tracking.</td>
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<td><strong>U.S. Port of Arrival</strong></td>
<td>The U.S. Port Code or City Name where the truck crosses.</td>
<td>Typing a Canadian city (e.g., "Windsor") often auto-matches the corresponding U.S. port (e.g., "Detroit").</td>
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<td><strong>Estimated Arrival Date</strong></td>
<td>The planned date of crossing.</td>
<td>Defaults to today's date.</td>
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<td><strong>Estimated Arrival Time</strong></td>
<td>The planned time of crossing.</td>
<td>Defaults to current time + 2 hours.</td>
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<td><strong>Quick Assign Truck</strong></td>
<td>Select an existing truck profile.</td>
<td>Can be left blank and added later if the truck is unknown.</td>
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<td><strong>Quick Assign Trailer</strong></td>
<td>Select an existing trailer profile.</td>
<td>Only one trailer can be added here. Additional trailers (e.g., pups) are added on the Details Page.</td>
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<td><strong>Quick Assign Driver</strong></td>
<td>Select an existing driver profile.</td>
<td>Additional drivers (e.g., teams) are added on the Details Page.</td>
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== Trip number best practices ==
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<strong>Note:</strong> Truck, trailer, and driver fields are optional during creation but <strong>must</strong> be added before transmitting the manifest to CBP.
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A good trip number helps avoid duplicates and simplifies tracking.
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Common formats include:
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<p>A consistent trip number format helps avoid duplicates and simplifies tracking for dispatch and drivers.</p>


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! Example !! Meaning
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| ABCD20260201 || SCAC + date
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| ABCD000245 || SCAC + load sequence
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<td><strong>ABCD20260201</strong></td>
| ABCDINV83921 || SCAC + internal reference
<td>SCAC + Date (Year/Month/Day)</td>
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<td><strong>ABCD000245</strong></td>
<td>SCAC + Sequential Load Number</td>
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<td><strong>ABCDINV83921</strong></td>
<td>SCAC + Invoice/Internal Reference</td>
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== When should you use quick assign fields? ==
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! Situation !! Recommendation
<p>Once you click <strong>Save</strong>, you are taken to the <strong>[[ACE_Manifest_Details_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Manifest Details Page]]</strong>.</p>
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<p>From there, you will complete the manifest by:</p>
| Truck and driver already known || Assign during manifest creation
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* Adding or editing trucks and trailers.
| Dispatch unsure yet || Leave blank and add later
* Adding drivers and passengers.
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* Attaching shipments (PARS/PAPS).
| Multiple trailers/drivers || Add remaining entries from details page
* Transmitting the manifest to CBP.
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== After saving the manifest ==
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Once saved, you will be taken to the:
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'''[[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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Latest revision as of 14:37, 6 February 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide

Start New ACE eManifest Page

Create a new U.S. ACE truck manifest by entering core trip and conveyance details.

Type: Manifest Creation System: ACE Manifest

Overview

The Start New ACE eManifest Page is the first step in creating a 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 will create a unique trip number, define the arrival details, and optionally assign your truck, trailer, and driver.

How to Access:

  • From Menu: Navigate to ACE eManifests → Start New ACE eManifest.
  • From Search: Click Start New ACE eManifest on the ACE Manifest Search Page.
Start New ACE eManifest entry screen

Workflow & Action Buttons

The basic manifest creation process follows this flow:

1. Start New ACE eManifest. 2. Enter trip number and arrival details. 3. Assign truck/trailer/driver (optional at this stage). 4. Save the manifest. 5. Add shipments and transmit to CBP from the Details Page.

Main Action Buttons

Button Purpose
Save Creates the manifest and immediately opens the ACE Manifest Details Page to continue working.
Save and Start New ACE Shipment Saves the manifest and immediately opens the Shipment Entry screen to begin adding cargo.
Cancel Discards changes and returns you to the ACE Manifest Search.

Field-by-Field Guide

Required fields are marked on the screen. Conveyance data can be added now or later.

Field What to Enter Tips
Trip Number SCAC + 4 to 21 characters (numbers/letters). Must be unique. A unique Trip Number is key for CBP tracking.
U.S. Port of Arrival The U.S. Port Code or City Name where the truck crosses. Typing a Canadian city (e.g., "Windsor") often auto-matches the corresponding U.S. port (e.g., "Detroit").
Estimated Arrival Date The planned date of crossing. Defaults to today's date.
Estimated Arrival Time The planned time of crossing. Defaults to current time + 2 hours.
Quick Assign Truck Select an existing truck profile. Can be left blank and added later if the truck is unknown.
Quick Assign Trailer Select an existing trailer profile. Only one trailer can be added here. Additional trailers (e.g., pups) are added on the Details Page.
Quick Assign Driver Select an existing driver profile. Additional drivers (e.g., teams) are added on the Details Page.

Note: Truck, trailer, and driver fields are optional during creation but must be added before transmitting the manifest to CBP.

Trip Number Best Practices

A consistent trip number format helps avoid duplicates and simplifies tracking for dispatch and drivers.

Format Example Meaning
ABCD20260201 SCAC + Date (Year/Month/Day)
ABCD000245 SCAC + Sequential Load Number
ABCDINV83921 SCAC + Invoice/Internal Reference

After Saving

Once you click Save, you are taken to the ACE Manifest Details Page.

From there, you will complete the manifest by:

  • Adding or editing trucks and trailers.
  • Adding drivers and passengers.
  • Attaching shipments (PARS/PAPS).
  • Transmitting the manifest to CBP.
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