Since 1960 Ponder Equipment Company has helped private pupil transportation companies as well as school districts obtain the Thomas Built Buses they need to be productive and safe. The pupil transportation industry has evolved in many ways over the years through safety innovations and reliability standards. Although safety and reliability are key factors in determining the transportation needs of any pupil transportation entity, the ability to pay for those vehicles is also important.

     Finance and lease programs from our primary finance partner, Daimler Financial (DF), ease budgetary concerns by enabling you to acquire the buses you need today while allowing you to pay for them over time. You’ll build equity with each payment, upgrade your fleet and ensure the safety of your students.

     Ponder Equipment Company offers both commercial lease and finance programs as well as municipal financing programs to help you purchase the necessary equipment you need now. Together, Ponder Equipment Company, DF and Thomas Built Buses will work with you to provide you the most competitive user-friendly finance program available. Along with your need for safe, reliable transportation, we appreciate the need to efficiently utilize your budget. Therefore, we offer a number of benefits to support you acquisition:

     With our team’s resources and wealth of knowledge, you will experience options that will prove to benefit your long-term budgetary initiatives. Ponder Equipment Company has long since been a leader in the finance of equipment acquisition. Allow us to show you financing that works for you…

     Simply contact us at info@ponder-inc.com or call 800.252.2083. We look forward to adding something special to your “Total Customer Experience."

Municipal Credit Application

Commercial Credit Application

Guide to Bus Financing

Financing for Thomas Built Buses