Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) provides comprehensive emergency towing and recovery services for large commercial vehicles involved in highway incidents. The contract enables qualified heavy towing companies to provide rapid response services across multiple geographic zones in Ohio, with specific requirements including a minimum of ten years of experience, specialized equipment such as 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, skid loaders, and fuel transfer systems. Vendors are eligible for incentive payments of $2,499 per successful TRIP event when meeting stringent response and clearance time requirements, with the primary objective of improving highway safety and reducing traffic congestion.

Pine Tree Towing & Recovery Inc. is a prime contractor for this competitive selection contract, which covers service zones 5B, 5C, 10A, and 11A/11B in Ohio. The contract is effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with a multiple award structure allowing several vendors to provide services. The contract type is a competitive selection, geographically limited to the state of Ohio, with potential incentive payments structured in three tiers: $2,499 for successful events, $600 for cancelled events, and $0 for unsuccessful events. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the IDV represents a strategic approach by ODOT to maintain efficient emergency towing capabilities across the state.