Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) designed to establish contracts with heavy towing and recovery companies for managing commercial vehicle incidents on state highways. The IDV covers 12 geographic zones across Ohio and focuses on expediting the clearance of large commercial vehicles blocking travel lanes, with the primary goal of reducing traffic congestion and secondary incidents. Qualified vendors must provide comprehensive towing services, including specialized equipment such as 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, skid loaders, fuel transfer systems, and support vehicles, with a minimum requirement of ten years of heavy-duty towing experience.

Joey's Towing and Recovery Inc. has been awarded a competitive selection contract with ODOT, effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract is statewide in coverage and provides an incentive payment structure of $2,499 per successfully responded TRIP event. Vendors are required to operate 24/7, including holidays, and must meet specific qualifications such as holding commercial driver's licenses, maintaining appropriate insurance, and completing Ohio Traffic Incident Management (OTIM) training. The contract type is a competitive selection, allowing for multiple vendors to be awarded contracts across the defined geographic zones of Ohio.