Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program establishes a competitive selection indefinite delivery vehicle for emergency towing services of large commercial vehicles (DOT Class 5-9) across state highways. This IDV covers 28 defined geographic zones in Ohio, focusing on rapid roadway clearance and incident management for disabled commercial vehicles. The contract enables qualified heavy towing companies to provide specialized towing services with specific equipment requirements, including 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, skid loaders, fuel transfer systems, and support trucks.

A-ONE TOWING has been awarded a contract under this IDV, with performance periods from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The competitive selection contract covers multiple facilities in Zanesville and Heath, Ohio, with vendors receiving incentive payments of $2,499 per successfully responded TRIP event. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of ten years of heavy towing experience, maintain $1,000,000 in automobile liability insurance, and comply with Ohio Traffic Incident Management (OTIM) training requirements. The contract type is a competitive selection IDV, geographically limited to the State of Ohio, with multiple awards anticipated to ensure comprehensive coverage across the state's defined towing zones.