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ACI eManifest Filing

File Canada-bound cargo with CBSA in minutes. Full ACI compliance covering conveyance, cargo, and crew — with PARS integration built in.

Why Carriers Choose TruckerPro for ACI

CBSA Compliant

Built to meet all CBSA eManifest requirements. Validation rules are updated whenever CBSA changes its specs.

Cargo + Conveyance

Report both cargo and conveyance data in one workflow. Crew information and equipment details are saved to profiles.

PARS Integration

Link your ACI cargo to PARS barcodes automatically. Track broker release status alongside your manifest in one dashboard.

Lead Sheets

Generate and email driver lead sheets the moment CBSA confirms acceptance. Drivers never have to wait on paperwork.

How ACI Filing Works

From conveyance entry to CBSA confirmation in four steps.

1

Enter Conveyance

Add your carrier code, equipment, driver details, and port of entry. Saved conveyance profiles speed up repeat trips.

2

Add Cargo

Enter cargo details, PARS barcodes, consignee information, and commodity data. Import from CSV for large loads.

3

Submit to CBSA

Transmit with one click. CBSA returns a Cargo Control Number (CCN) confirming receipt. Status updates arrive in real time.

4

Track via PARS

Monitor broker release status directly in TruckerPro. Get notified the moment your cargo clears CBSA review.

Everything Built In

ACI features designed for Canadian cross-border operations.

Automated CCN

Cargo Control Numbers are generated automatically on submission, formatted to CBSA standards — no manual entry.

Cargo Reporting

Full commodity-level cargo reporting including description, weight, quantity, and shipper/consignee data.

Conveyance Data

Save truck, trailer, and driver profiles so conveyance data populates automatically on every new manifest.

Amendment Support

Submit corrections to CBSA at any point before arrival. Amendment history is fully tracked and auditable.

Multi-Shipment

Add multiple cargo segments to a single conveyance — perfect for LTL loads with several different consignees.

Document Storage

Attach BOLs, commercial invoices, and permits to any manifest. Retrieved instantly if CBSA requests documentation.

ACI eManifest FAQ

ACI (Advance Commercial Information) eManifest is the electronic pre-arrival reporting program required by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for all commercial highway carriers importing goods into Canada. Carriers must report cargo and conveyance information before the shipment arrives at the Canadian border.

Yes. CBSA requires a valid carrier code to submit ACI eManifests. Canadian carriers typically use their CBSA-issued carrier code. US carriers must obtain a carrier code from CBSA before filing. Once your code is in your TruckerPro carrier profile, it is applied to every manifest automatically.

CBSA requires highway carriers to transmit cargo information at least 1 hour before arrival at the Canadian border. Conveyance information must also be submitted within the same window. TruckerPro's dashboard shows your estimated arrival time and flags any manifests not yet submitted with sufficient lead time.

PARS (Pre-Arrival Review System) is used for US-origin goods crossing into Canada; PAPS (Pre-Arrival Processing System) is the equivalent for Canadian-origin goods crossing into the US. ACI eManifest is associated with PARS — your broker uses the PARS barcode to release cargo before the truck arrives. TruckerPro tracks both PARS and PAPS release status in real time.

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