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 provide rapid response towing and recovery services for large commercial vehicles on state highways. The contract covers comprehensive heavy-duty towing services for DOT Class 5-9 vehicles, requiring vendors to possess specialized equipment including two 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, a skid loader, fuel transfer system, and support truck. Participating vendors must offer 24/7 emergency response capabilities, with performance standards mandating response times of 45 minutes during peak hours and 60 minutes during non-peak hours.

Miller Auto Inc. has been awarded a competitive selection contract under this IDV, with a performance period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract covers multiple geographic zones across Ohio, with vendors eligible to bid on one or more of the 12 defined zones. While there is no guaranteed work volume, successful vendors receive incentive payments of $2,499 per successfully completed incident. The contract requires vendors to maintain specific insurance, licensing, and training requirements, including Ohio Traffic Incident Management (OTIM) certification and compliance with state executive orders regarding service location and data management.