Implementation of a global trailer tracking system using a microcontroller

Abstract

Abstract This paper underlines the importance of goods transport and mostly, the importance of knowing at all times where the trailers and trucks of a fleet are, in order to manage the fleet properly. The authors have proposed a prototype that connects to the 24 volt power supply of the truck and charges the lithium rechargeable batteries. After disconnecting the trailer, the tracking prototype can be located via SMS on any national or international route, depending on the GSM mounted in the device. The proposed prototype will be tested further and several directions of improvement have been proposed.