Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program establishes a multiple award contract for emergency towing and recovery services for large commercial vehicles on state highways. The IDV enables qualified heavy towing companies to provide rapid incident response and vehicle clearance services across 40 defined geographic zones in Ohio. Vendors must possess specialized equipment including two 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, a skid loader with attachments, a fuel transfer system, and a support truck, demonstrating the contract's focus on comprehensive and professional roadway incident management.

A-1 Bradens Towing LLC has been awarded a contract under this competitive selection IDV, with a performance period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract covers the entire state of Ohio and offers an incentive payment of $2,499 per successful TRIP event for vendors meeting specific response and clearance time requirements. Prime contractors must have a minimum of ten years of heavy towing experience, maintain $1,000,000 in automobile liability insurance, and complete Ohio Traffic Incident Management (OTIM) training. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the program is structured to improve highway safety and reduce traffic congestion by ensuring rapid and professional incident response.