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To learn more about our full range of financing and protection products, visit <a href="https://www.daimler-truckfinancial.com">www.daimler-truckfinancial.com</a> or contact your <a href="https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/bus-sales-and-support/find-a-dealer">Thomas Built Buses dealer</a>.</p> </div> </div> </section> <section class="container u-vrb4"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-left "> <div class="icon-header orange icon-header--left "> <h1 class="orange h1 "> </h1> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="mason__container u-vrb4"> <div class="mason__row"> <div class="mason__column mason__column--double"> <div class="mason__item"> <a href="https://youtu.be/j0JR_5HinTc" class="video-tile video-tile--simple" rel="videoplay" > <span class="video-tile__content" > <span class="tb-icon tb-icon--video"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%200%200'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-lazy-src="https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/content/themes/thomas-bus/dist/svg/icons/video-outlined.svg"><noscript><img src="https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/content/themes/thomas-bus/dist/svg/icons/video-outlined.svg"></noscript> </span> </span> <span class="video-tile__image-mask"> <span class="video-tile__image" style="background-image: url(https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/content/uploads/2018/08/dtv-vid2-thumb.png)"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="mason__column mason__column--double"> <div class="mason__item"> <div class="jumbotron-tile"> <div class="jumbotron-tile__content black"> Creating Customized Financial Solutions for Your Fleet <p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="mason__container u-vrb4"> <div class="mason__row"> <div class="mason__column mason__column--double"> <div class="mason__item"> <a href="https://youtu.be/NCSbDaflVaY" class="video-tile video-tile--simple" rel="videoplay" > <span class="video-tile__content" > <span class="tb-icon tb-icon--video"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%200%200'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-lazy-src="https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/content/themes/thomas-bus/dist/svg/icons/video-outlined.svg"><noscript><img src="https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/content/themes/thomas-bus/dist/svg/icons/video-outlined.svg"></noscript> </span> </span> <span class="video-tile__image-mask"> <span data-bg="https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/content/uploads/2018/08/dtf-bus-thumb.png" class="video-tile__image rocket-lazyload" style=""></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="mason__column mason__column--double"> <div class="mason__item"> <div class="jumbotron-tile"> <div class="jumbotron-tile__content black"> Growing Your Fleet with Daimler Truck Financial <p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section data-wpr-lazyrender="1" class="mason__container u-vrb4"> <div class="mason__row"> <div class="mason__column mason__column--double"> <div class="mason__item"> <a href="https://youtu.be/fezv0JHq6uo" class="video-tile video-tile--simple" rel="videoplay" > <span class="video-tile__content" > <span class="tb-icon tb-icon--video"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%200%200'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-lazy-src="https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/content/themes/thomas-bus/dist/svg/icons/video-outlined.svg"><noscript><img src="https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/content/themes/thomas-bus/dist/svg/icons/video-outlined.svg"></noscript> </span> </span> <span class="video-tile__image-mask"> <span data-bg="https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/content/uploads/2018/08/st-charles-thumb.png" class="video-tile__image rocket-lazyload" style=""></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="mason__column mason__column--double"> <div class="mason__item"> <div class="jumbotron-tile"> <div class="jumbotron-tile__content black"> Reducing Costs in Your School Bus Fleet <p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="container u-vrb4"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%200%200'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" class="w-100" data-lazy-src="https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/content/uploads/2018/08/dtf-header2.png"><noscript><img src="https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/content/uploads/2018/08/dtf-header2.png" alt="" class="w-100"></noscript> </div> </div> </section> <section class="container u-vrb4"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-left "> <div class="icon-header orange icon-header--left "> <h1 class="orange h1 "> Municipal and School District Financing </h1> </div> <p><a style="top: -225px; visibility: hidden; display: block; position: relative;" name="municipal"></a></p> <p>In addition to helping school districts expand or replace their fleet with buses that deliver reduced maintenance and operating expenses, Daimler Truck Financial offers tax-exempt municipal financing programs with lower interest rates.</p> <p>Municipal finance programs are not considered debt. This allows your district to invest in buses that offer the latest safety and technological advances without adding debt to your balance sheet so that you can save today—and tomorrow.</p> <p>Financing with Daimler Truck Financial allows you to increase your purchasing power, offset purchase cyclicality due to economic conditions, and enjoy flexible repayment terms, support for multiple purchase scenarios, and tax-exempt installment purchasing that lets you make periodic payments over the life of the bus (which you’ll own at the end of the payment cycle).</p> <p>See how Daimler Truck Financial drives home financial advantages.</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </section> <section class="container u-vrb4 "> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12"> <div class="gray-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12 text-center dtf-subheader"> <h2>Tax-exempt contracts. A less taxing way to finance.</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12 text-center graybox-caption">Looking for competitive, cost-effective municipal finance programs? Look no further than Daimler Truck Financial. In addition to simple-interest retail loans, Daimler Truck Financial offers tax-exempt¹ municipal financing programs to increase your purchasing power and stretch your appropriated budget.</div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 single-col"> <h2 class="graybox-column-subheader-first-box">What is a Tax-Exempt Contract?</h2> <ul> <li>A tax-exempt contract that allows a public entity to purchase equipment and related services² by making periodic payments over the useful life of the asset (i.e., an installment purchase contract)</li> <li>Included as a line item in the borrower’s operating budget and treated as a lease (not debt) under applicable state law</li> <li>Interest rates are lower than commercial rates due to the tax-exempt treatment</li> <li>Installment payments are subject to annual budgetary appropriations by the municipality</li> <li>Voter referendum is generally not required</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-md-6 graybox-column-border single-col"> <h2 class="graybox-column-subheader-first-box">What are the Benefits of Tax-Exempt Financing?</h2> <ul> <li>Low-cost, tax-exempt capital</li> <li>Flexible repayment terms</li> <li>Maximizes use of budgeted funds</li> <li>Protection against obsolescence</li> <li>Matches expense with product useful life</li> <li>Easy to add on schedules</li> <li>Transaction treated as a lease (not debt) under applicable state law</li> <li>Straightforward and efficient</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12 fine-print"> <p>¹ Actual rates, terms, down payment, advance and program eligibility will be determined by Daimler Truck Financial’s credit team based on creditworthiness of customer. Daimler Truck Financial does not offer or endorse any<br /> tax advice, accounting advice or tax strategy to its dealers, customers or potential customers. Please consult with your tax or financial adviser for tax and accounting treatment.<br /> ² Subject to IRS rules.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p></p> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12 text-center"> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="container u-vrb4"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%200%200'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" class="w-100" data-lazy-src="https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/content/uploads/2018/08/headerimg2.jpg"><noscript><img src="https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/content/uploads/2018/08/headerimg2.jpg" alt="" class="w-100"></noscript> </div> </div> </section> <section class="container u-vrb4"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-left "> <div class="icon-header orange icon-header--left "> <h1 class="orange h1 "> Financing for school bus contractors. </h1> </div> <p><a style="top: -225px; visibility: hidden; display: block; position: relative;" name="contractor"></a><br /> Whether you have one bus or 100, Daimler Truck Financial offers custom finance programs, competitive retail rates, and multiple payment options. Added flexibility allows you to manage your cash flow, grow your fleet, and run a competitive business with buses featuring the latest in advanced technologies, optimum safety features, and lower operating, fuel, and maintenance costs, all while spreading your payments over multiple years instead of one lump capital outlay.</p> </div> </div> </section> <section class="container u-vrb4"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%200%200'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="" class="w-100" data-lazy-src="https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/content/uploads/2018/08/DTF-3.jpg"><noscript><img src="https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/content/uploads/2018/08/DTF-3.jpg" alt="" class="w-100"></noscript> </div> </div> </section> <section class="container u-vrb4"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-left "> <div class="icon-header orange icon-header--left "> <h1 class="orange h1 "> Financing for Activity and Commercial Buses </h1> 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