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 service providers for emergency response on state highways. The contract enables vendors to provide 24/7 towing services for commercial vehicles (DOT Class 5-9) across designated interstate and highway zones. Qualified vendors must possess specialized equipment including two 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, a skid loader, fuel transfer system, and support truck, with a comprehensive service scope focused on rapid incident clearance and vehicle recovery.

Rustys Towing Service Inc. has been awarded a competitive selection contract (DOT05525-31) with ODOT, effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The multiple-award contract covers the entire state of Ohio and offers incentive payments of $2,499 for successful TRIP events meeting specific performance requirements. Vendors must demonstrate at least ten years of heavy-duty towing experience, maintain $1 million in automobile liability insurance, possess commercial driver's licenses, and complete Ohio Traffic Incident Management (OTIM) training. The contract type is a competitive selection, allowing ODOT to engage multiple vendors across different geographic zones to ensure comprehensive emergency towing coverage.