Start New ACE Manifest Page (ACE Manifest)

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide

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.

How to add trip information on an ACE eManifest in BorderConnect

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