Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) is designed to provide rapid emergency response and roadway clearance services for large commercial vehicle incidents. This competitive selection contract enables qualified heavy towing and recovery companies to provide critical transportation support across designated geographic zones in Ohio. The IDV covers comprehensive towing services that include clearing blocked travel lanes, utilizing specialized equipment such as 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, skid loaders, fuel transfer systems, and support vehicles to manage complex roadway incidents efficiently.

Blust Sales & Service Inc has been awarded this multiple award contract, with a performance period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract covers the entire state of Ohio and operates on a competitive selection basis, with vendors eligible to receive $2,499 per successful TRIP event upon meeting specific arrival and clearance time requirements. Contractors must demonstrate at least ten years of heavy-duty towing experience, maintain required commercial driver's licenses, carry appropriate insurance, and complete Ohio Traffic Incident Management (OTIM) training. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the IDV establishes a structured incentive payment system for qualified towing service providers.