Real-time Route Tracking for Field Operators by Juan OrdoñezReal-time Route Tracking for Field Operators by Juan Ordoñez

Real-time Route Tracking for Field Operators

Juan Ordoñez

Juan Ordoñez

The challenge

Plan service routes on a map, know where every vehicle is in real time, and show citizens the progress without exposing operators' personal data.

The solution

A standalone web system with four roles (admin, supervisor, operator, public). Admins draw routes on the map by neighborhood, add reference markers, assign vehicles and set a weekly schedule. Operators open their route on the phone and start GPS tracking: the app calculates progress, warns them if they leave the route, and keeps locations offline until the connection returns. A public screen shows live progress by day, with up to 8 panels that expand to full screen.

Highlights

Real-time updates with Socket.IO
Off-route alerts based on the official route line
Offline GPS queue that syncs automatically
Built-in route simulator for demos
Stack: React, Vite, Node.js / Express, MySQL, Leaflet, Socket.IO, JWT, Railway.
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Posted Oct 19, 2026

Live GPS tracking for field crews: route planning, mobile capture with offline sync, off-route alerts and a public progress screen. React, Node.js, Socket.IO.