Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program establishes a competitive selection Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for heavy towing and recovery services across multiple geographic zones in the state. The IDV enables qualified vendors to provide emergency towing services for large commercial vehicles (DOT Class 5-9) during incidents such as jackknifed semis, lost loads, vehicle fires, and mechanical issues. Participating vendors must possess specific equipment including 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, skid loaders, fuel transfer systems, and support trucks, and are required to complete Ohio Traffic Incident Management (OTIM) training to respond to transportation emergencies.

Wreckers Towing & Transport LLC is the prime contractor for this IDV, which covers the state of Ohio and will be in effect from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract is a competitive selection type with multiple award potential, allowing vendors to bid on specific transportation zones. Successful TRIP events will be compensated at $2,499, with vendors required to clear incidents within 45 minutes during peak hours and 60 minutes during non-peak hours. The contract necessitates vendors maintain commercial driver's licenses, appropriate insurance coverage, and comply with specific operational and training requirements.