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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.

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.