Week 40: GPS Tracking — Jul 26 – Aug 1, 2025
TL;DR: Real-time GPS tracking for technician vehicles is live. Managers see live locations on the map, with automatic arrival detection and geofence alerts.
Highlights This Week
- Built GPS tracking system with real-time map display
- Implemented automatic arrival/departure detection
- Added geofence alerts for territory compliance
Fleet Visibility
Knowing where your technicians are in real-time transforms dispatch operations. The map view shows live locations with status indicators (en route, on-site, idle). Automatic arrival detection updates job status without the technician touching their phone.
How It Works
The mobile app (or fleet tracker) sends GPS coordinates at configurable intervals. The backend stores location history and computes events: arrival (within 200m of job site), departure, speeding, and geofence violations. The map view updates in real-time via WebSocket.
What’s Next
Time tracking integration for accurate labor costing.