Build a Cloud-Based Vehicle Tracking System
Create a real-time GPS tracking system using IoT modules and cloud infrastructure to monitor vehicle locations, routes, and movement logs on an interactive map.Vehicle tracking helps logistics, delivery, and transport businesses monitor fleets in real time. With cloud storage and processing, the system remains scalable, responsive, and accessible from anywhere.
Use GPS-enabled devices like NodeMCU + NEO-6M to stream vehicle coordinates to the cloud. Display movement paths on a live map, show historical data, and notify if vehicles deviate from set routes or stop unexpectedly.
Real-Time GPS Updates
Track vehicle latitude and longitude every few seconds and send to the cloud.
Interactive Map Dashboard
Visualize current vehicle position and trail using Google Maps or Mapbox.
Route History Playback
Store vehicle coordinates over time to replay past trips or analyze movement patterns.
Geo-Fencing & Alerts
Define safe zones; send alerts if a vehicle enters or exits these predefined areas.
The vehicle uses a GPS module with a microcontroller to transmit location to Firebase or AWS IoT Core. The cloud backend processes and stores location data, and the frontend displays updates live on a map with optional alerts.
- Hardware: NodeMCU/ESP32 + NEO-6M GPS module
- Communication: HTTP or MQTT to Firebase or AWS IoT
- Database: Firebase Firestore or DynamoDB for location logs
- Frontend: React.js with Leaflet.js or Google Maps API
- Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging or Twilio for alerts
IoT Hardware
NodeMCU/ESP32, NEO-6M GPS Module, Arduino IDE, SIM800L (optional for GSM)
Cloud Platform
Firebase Realtime DB or AWS IoT Core + DynamoDB for storing and retrieving coordinates
Frontend
React.js with Google Maps API or Leaflet.js for displaying live vehicle movement
Notification & Alerts
Firebase Cloud Messaging or Twilio for instant alerts on route violations or long idle time
1. Connect GPS Module to Microcontroller
Configure the NEO-6M GPS with NodeMCU or ESP32 to fetch coordinates using serial communication.
2. Transmit Data to Cloud
Send latitude and longitude to Firebase or AWS every 5–10 seconds using MQTT or REST API.
3. Build Map-Based Frontend
Visualize vehicle locations using React and maps API; include route lines and markers.
4. Add History and Geo-Fencing
Store location logs and define geo-zones; alert users if vehicles cross set boundaries.
5. Deploy and Field Test
Deploy frontend on Firebase Hosting and test tracking in different locations with actual hardware.
Track Vehicles in Real Time with the Power of Cloud
Build a scalable cloud-based tracking system for transport, logistics, and smart mobility solutions using GPS + IoT + Maps API.
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