UPS Package Tracking with Google Maps

Update 3/16/2006: For a number of boring reasons, I've let this tool die a slow death of technological attrition. I suggest you check out universal package tracking or the PackageMapper.com

Update 8/16/2005: Routes are back! I've completely overhauled the script and now the map is displayed inline, with full driving direction glory.

Update 7/5/2005: I've updated my server side script to use the official Google Maps API and it should be working again. (unfortunately I've lost the ability to include actual driving directions between locations)

Has this ever happened to you: You've ordered some new gee wiz gadget from an online store and find your self obsessively checking the UPS package tracking to see where your gee wiz gadget currently is? Ever wish you could see it on a map?

Well wish no more. Now you can, at the click of your mouse, map the trip your package has taken using the magic of Firefox, Greasemonkey and Google Maps. (well, at least in the US and probably in Canada)

Install Instructions

  1. If you haven't already, go get the latest Firefox release
  2. If you haven't already, go get the latest Greasemonkey release
  3. Install the upstrack.user.js user script.
  4. Go track a package. Alternatively you can see the trip my new printer took.

For more on my fun with Google Maps, check out my wiki.

Screenshots

For the truly lazy, here's a screenshot... Note that the map is inserted directly into UPS page. The start/stop icons show where the package originated and the final destination. The small red icons indicate intermediate stops.

For the latest in Google Maps coolness, go check out Google Maps Mania
Cobbled together by Matt. Thanks to Craig for the high-powered hosting, Follower for Google Maps Standalone, and of course Google for the maps and UPS for the data.