Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) establishes a contract for emergency towing services for large commercial vehicles across specified geographic zones in Ohio. The IDV covers specialized heavy-duty towing and recovery services, requiring vendors to possess critical equipment including two 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, a skid loader, fuel transfer system, and support truck. Participating vendors must be capable of rapid response to roadway incidents, with mandatory response times of 45 minutes during peak hours and 60 minutes during non-peak hours, and complete vehicle removal within 90 minutes.

The master IDV contract is awarded to Millers Towing Inc., a heavy-duty towing and recovery company based in Akron, Ohio, with the contract period running from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. As a competitive selection contract, Millers Towing will receive $2,499 for successful TRIP events and is qualified through demonstrated experience, equipment capabilities, and compliance with state requirements. The contract covers multiple TRIP zones in Ohio, specifically zones 3B and 4B, and is designed to reduce traffic congestion and improve highway safety by enabling quick clearance of commercial vehicle incidents through the Traffic Management Center (TMC).