Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program establishes a multiple-award contract for heavy-duty towing and recovery services across various geographic zones in Ohio. This Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) is designed to provide rapid response towing services for large commercial vehicles blocking travel lanes, with the primary objective of reducing traffic congestion and improving roadway safety. Qualified vendors must possess specific qualifications, including at least ten years of heavy-duty towing experience, specialized equipment such as 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, skid loaders, and fuel transfer systems, and commercial driver's licenses for all operators.

The contract, identified as Competitive Selection DOT05525-15, is awarded to Eitel's Towing Service Inc. and will be in effect from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, covering multiple zones across Ohio. The contract offers an incentive payment of $2,499.00 per successful TRIP event for vendors meeting specific arrival and clearance time requirements. Eitel's Towing Service Inc. will provide services from facilities in Orient and Chillicothe, Ohio, covering TRIP Zones 5D, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, and 8D. As a competitive selection contract, it allows multiple vendors to be selected, ensuring comprehensive coverage and availability of towing services throughout the state.