Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program is a statewide multiple award contract designed to provide heavy-duty towing and recovery services for large commercial vehicles involved in roadway incidents. The IDV covers expedited clearance of DOT Class 5-9 vehicles during events such as jackknifed semis, lost loads, vehicle fires, and mechanical issues across 12 distinct geographic zones. Qualified vendors must possess specialized equipment including two 35-ton hydraulic wreckers with 35,000-pound winches, a skid loader, fuel transfer systems, and demonstrate a minimum of ten years of heavy-duty towing experience.

Capital Towing & Recovery Inc has been awarded this competitive selection contract, with a performance period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract, identified as DOT05525-10, covers the entire state of Ohio and provides incentive payments of $2,499 for successful TRIP events. Vendors are required to meet rigorous qualifications, including maintaining proper insurance, employing commercially licensed drivers, providing workers' compensation coverage, and completing Ohio Traffic Incident Management (OTIM) training. The contract type is a competitive selection, with Capital Towing & Recovery positioned as a prime contractor for ODOT's critical transportation incident response infrastructure.