Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) is designed to provide comprehensive heavy-duty towing and recovery services for commercial vehicles involved in highway incidents. The contract covers DOT Class 5-9 large commercial vehicles across multiple geographic zones, with vendors required to have specialized equipment including two 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, skid loaders, fuel transfer systems, and support trucks. Successful vendors will be responsible for incident response and clearance within strict time parameters, with 45-minute response times during peak hours and 60-minute response times during non-peak hours, ensuring rapid and efficient highway incident management.

Clever Towing LLC, located in Zanesville, Ohio, is a prime contractor for this competitive selection contract, which runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract covers the entire state of Ohio and is structured with an incentive payment of $2,499 for successful incident responses. Qualified vendors must meet extensive requirements, including a minimum of ten years in business, commercial driver's licenses, workers' compensation coverage, $1,000,000 in automobile liability insurance, and completion of the Ohio Traffic Incident Management (OTIM) training program. The contract type is a competitive selection, allowing multiple awards across 12 geographic zones to ensure comprehensive coverage and rapid incident response capabilities.