CBP Seeks Carriers for New Export Test Program
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking motor carriers to participate in a voluntary test of an electronic export manifest system intended to modernize truck-cargo reporting, strengthen cargo security and improve freight processing at U.S. border crossings.
Voluntary ACE export manifest test
CBP said it will conduct the Automated Commercial Environment Electronic Export Manifest for Truck Cargo Test. The program will evaluate the use of electronic export manifests for truck shipments departing the United States for Canada or Mexico.
The test is part of CBP’s broader effort to improve visibility into cross-border freight movements while making trade processes more efficient. Participation will be limited, and submitting an application will not guarantee acceptance.
Information carriers may report
The test documentation identifies several categories of information that participating carriers may be required to submit, including:
- Shipment and bill-of-lading information, including the consignee and any applicable notify party.
- Driver information, including name, address, date of birth, hazardous materials endorsement and driver’s license details.
- The authorized U.S. port of export where the truck will cross into Canada or Mexico.
For cargo shipped “to order of” a named party, the named party must be identified as the consignee. If another commercial party is listed in the bill of lading for delivery or contact purposes, that party’s identity and contact information must also be reported in the notify-party field.
How carriers can participate
Truck carriers interested in participating should contact CBP at cbptruckexportmanifest@cbp.dhs.gov. CBP will determine which applicants are accepted into the capped test program.
According to the program notice, the test is scheduled to begin Oct. 23, 2026, and run for approximately two years. CBP will review the results to determine whether the program should be extended or expanded.
