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NYAPT TALKSEp 35 NYAPT Talks with Antonio Civitella President and CEO at TransfinderIn episode 35, I'm joined by Antonio Civitella, President and CEO at Transfinder, and NYAPT Executive Director Dave Christopher. Tony shares a little about the background of his company, the leadership necessary to grow the company and ensure success in ther market place, and their offerings - past, present and future!
2025-10-2159 min
The Bus StopTransfinder - All in One Solution with Tony Civitella, TransfinderThis week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Tony Civitella, President & CEO of Transfinder, an NSTA Vendor Partner Member. Tony recaps the recent Transfinder State of the Union and shares some highlights from the event. Tony and Curt discuss the importance of becoming an all-in-one solution for operators. The duo talk about the importance of not changing successful recipes, including meatballs. Curt and Tony then discuss Casablanca. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are av...
2025-01-2929 min
School Transportation NationCome Together: Florida Hurricane Fallout, NAPT Conference RecapRyan and Tony analyze Hurricanes Helene and Milton's impact on Florida and recap the news and awards shared at the National Association for Pupil Transportation Conference & Trade Show. Transfinder CEO Antonio Civitella discusses leveraging technology and teamwork for school bus operations and emergency preparedness. Read more about operations and weather.
2024-10-1549 min
The PoisoningNarcan Saves POLICE Lives, Too I Tony Mattivi InterviewTony Mattivi, Director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), served as a federal prosecutor for over 20 years, prosecuting drug trafficking, violent crime, racketeering, organized crime, gangs, money laundering and terrorism cases.
During this episode of The Poisoning, host Erin DeLullo talks with Mattivi about...
-- The story of how the son of a KBI drug investigator's 18-year-old son died of fentanyl poisoning after thinking he took Adderall
-- How an undercover officer Mattivi works with was exposed to fentanyl on the job, and had to be revived with Narcan.
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2024-08-2837 min
The Bus StopNSTA: The Bus Stop with Tony Civitella, President and CEO, TransfinderThis week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Tony Civitella, President and CEO, Transfinder, an NSTA Vendor Partner. Tony highlights Tranfinder's Top Transportation Team Award. Tony outlines the importance of recognizing transportation teams for the important work they do. The duo discuss how to participate and how winners will be recognized. Lastly, Tony talks about the Transfinder Annual Client Summit, held for the first time since 2019 in San Antonio, TX. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted a...
2024-05-0820 min
The Bus StopNSTA: The Bus Stop with Tony Civitella, President and CEO, TransfinderA special episode as NSTA: The Bus Stop is Live from the Marriott Sanibel Harbout Resort & Spa - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Tony Civitella, President and CEO of Transfinder, an NSTA Vendor Partner. Tony recaps the panel "Practice Makes Perfect: Successful Technology Deployment Happens Before Back-to-School". Tony and Curt discuss the importance of what contractors should be looking for in new vendors. Tony discusses why contractors shouldn't only be picking up their software systems several times a year. Lastly, the duo highlight the importance of collaboration between contractors and vendors. Become a subscriber and listen to a...
2024-01-2528 min
The Bus StopNSTA: The Bus Stop with Tony Civitella, President and CEO, TransfinderThis week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Tony Civitella, President and CEO of Transfinder, an NSTA Vendor Partner Member. Tony and Curt discuss the recent routing situation in Kentucky. Tony outlines how to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in routing operations.. The duo stress the importance of the human element in routing. Lastly, Tony and Curt highlight the need to include drivers into the routing equation. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too! ...
2023-08-3024 min
The Bus StopNSTA: The Bus Stop with Tony Civitella, President and CEO, TransfinderThis week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Tony Civitella, President and CEO and Transfinder, an NSTA Vendor Partner Member. Curt and Tony discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence on student transportation and its various applications. The duo highlight Automated Driver Systems. Tony highlights the importance of guardrails for both of these emerging technologies. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!Support the show
2023-06-2121 minSchool Transportation NationMaking Informed Decisions: Clean Bus Evaluations, Fleet Maintenance AssistanceRyan and Tony examine the conversations around school bus fuel and the move to greener options, as well as Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer's objections to the new EPA Clean Trucks Plan for emissions, which would also affect the school bus industry. Additionally, Transfinder President & CEO Antonio Civitella shares how the new Servicefinder can help with bus maintenance and fleet decisions. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/operations.
2023-03-0827 min
The Bus StopNSTA: The Bus Stop with Tony Civitella, President and CEO, TransfinderThis week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - a special live episode of the podcast from the 2023 NSTA Midwinter Meeting in San Diego, California. Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined Tony Civitella, President and CEO of Transfinder. Tony recaps his experience at the 2023 NSTA Midwinter Meeting and his role in the "Putting a Stop (arm) to Illegal Passing Panel. The duo outline importance of student management. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too! Support the show
2023-01-2520 minSchool Transportation NationLook Back at 2022: A Year of Challenge & Innovation in the School Bus IndustryJoin Tony, Ryan, Taylor and Antonio Civitella of Transfinder for a look back at 2022. They recap broad industry conversations on training, security, school bus driver shortages, electric and other energy-efficient buses, federal funding, supply chain hang-ups, technology adoption, student behavior and more. Read more at stnonline.com.
2022-12-2139 min
The Bus StopNSTA: The Bus Stop with Tony Civitella, President and CEO, TransfinderThis week on a special edition of NSTA: The Bus Stop Live NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Tony Civitella, President and CEO of Transfinder, an NSTA Vendor Partner. Tony and Curt discuss the impact of the electric school bus transition on the industry. They highlight strategies that contractors are using to address the driver shortage. They then delve into the response of transportation administrators to the work that contractors are doing to address labor shortages. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop...
2022-11-0923 minSchool Transportation NationDrivers Wanted: Focus on Workplace Culture, New Tech to Retain TalentGet a tease of STN's June issue, including an employee-focused approach to retaining talent. Additionally, our webinar series focuses on the essential technology and funding for fleet electrification as the EPA is set to open the Clean School Bus Program. It's Tony x2 as Tony Corpin talks with Antonio Civitella, president and CEO of Transfinder, on how districts can leverage technology to prepare for summer break and the new school year, especially as fuel prices rise and the driver shortage persists. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/culture.
2022-05-2434 minSchool Transportation NationCollaborate & Optimize: Secrets for Enhancing Transportation OpsIndustry veteran Nicole Portee discusses starting as assistant superintendent of operations for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina as well as the teamwork and technology necessary to support students at the 17th largest district in the U.S. Read more about her at stnonline.com/go/nov18. Tony Civitella, president & CEO of technology provider Transfinder, talks about fleet optimization's overall benefits on a transportation operation. –– Read the April issue: stnonline.com/go/april22 Join Unique Experiences at STN EXPO Indy and Reno: stnexpo.com Nominate an Innovator in school bus contra...
2022-04-0649 minSchool Transportation NationAwareness & Lightheartedness: Coping in Uncertain COVID TimesSchools are closing due to COVID while the federal government is distributing 400 million free N95 masks which are actually not designed for students. Meanwhile, districts will soon be able to use ESSER funds for bus cleaning and student health. Tony speaks with Transfinder CEO Antonio Civitella on technology trends for 2022, such as increased student tracking for parent peace of mind. "Take the situation seriously and take yourself lightly," advises humorist Tim Gard. He shares more on making attitude choices and using humor to deal with difficult or uncertain times, as well as conflict resolution on...
2022-01-2638 min
The Bus StopNSTA: The Bus Stop with Antonio Civitella, CEO, TransfinderFall has arrived, and this week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn is joined by Antonio Civitella, CEO of Transfinder. Antonio and Curt highlight the relationship between NSTA and Transfider, and Tony goes over the evolution of his company, with a keen focus on the Transfinder cutting edge software - RouteFinder Plus. The podcast has a heavy emphasis how new technologies can support school bus operators throughout the country, and duo then discuss how these technological advances can assist with providing home-to-school transportation solutions, and enhance parental engagement. School transportation professionals rely on
2021-10-1223 min
The Bus StopTransfinder-MWM Sponsor: Antonio Civitella CEOWelcome to a special edition of NSTA: The Bus Stop taped live at the NSTA Midwinter Meeting. Curt’s guest is Antonio Civitella, CEO of Transfinder. Tony speaks with Curt about positive changes that have occurred in student transportation, despite the challenges of the pandemic. The duo talks about what the future holds for the industry, and Tony has a “surprising” revelation. You’ll find this content only at NSTA: The Bus Stop. Listen to us on Apple podcasts, Buzzsprout, or Spotify!Support the show
2021-02-2324 min
School Transportation NationSTN EXPO Virtual LIVE Podcast #1: Industry Partnership Is CriticalDay 1 of the conference saw conversations on leading with purpose, incorporating transportation in district budget discussions, testing new bus technology strategically, and creating partnerships between vendors and districts for greater efficiency and safety. Speakers Michael Gould (COO of Zonar) and Antonio Civitella (President & CEO of Transfinder) joined Ryan & Tony to chat about the partnership between the two companies and their integrated suite of technologies. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/stn-expo.
2021-01-2623 min
School Transportation NationNot Going Back: COVID-19 Spurs School Bus Industry to InnovateTransfinder's President & CEO Antonio Civitella joins Tony & Ryan to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about changes that may be permanent in the student transportation industry. From office practices like Zoom meetings, to new technology like parent communication apps and contact tracing, to educational efforts like Wi-Fi access, technology is helping districts of all sizes improve. Track how districts are using technology and reopening in-person classes at stnonline.com/tag/coronavirus.
2020-11-0441 min
School Transportation NationHappy Hour #2: Tech Disruption & Team CommunicationA big takeaway from Day 2 of the Bus Technology Summit was the importance of communication, especially among transportation staff during COVID-19. Leadership expert Jim Harris gave a rousing Tech Talk on disruption in the school bus industry, then joined a panel including transportation directors who are coming up with creative solutions by using technology. Later, Transfinder President and CEO Antonio Civitella joined Tony & Ryan to follow up on his "PEACE" Plan that he delivered earlier in the day. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/bus-technology-summit.
2020-09-2328 min
The Bus StopTransfinder | Tony Civitella, CEOTune in to this week's edition of NSTA: The Bus Stop - featuring Transfinder CEO, Tony Civitella and NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn. Join Curt and Tony as they discuss the recent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations on the October 2018 Rochester, IN fatal collision, as well as routing solutions that Transfinder can provide with its customized and cutting edge software.Support the show
2020-05-2022 min
School Transportation NationMake Noise: Supporting School Transportation as it Supports Students During COVID-19The challenges facing the school transportation industry continue the longer schools are closed. The school bus driver pay crisis deepens, but the industry is coming together to continue essential service to students, including food delivery and mobile Wi-Fi hotspots. Tony Corpin, president and publisher of School Transportation News, is joined by guests Ryan Gray (editor-in-chief at School Transportation News), Corey Muirhead (president of the New York School Bus Contractors Association) and Antonio Civitella (president and CEO of Transfinder). Read Muirhead's blog at stnonline.com/blogs.
2020-04-1035 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-28: Tony Civitella, immigrant to intern to CEO of Transfinder.Tony Civitella started as an intern at Transfinder and is now CEO. Listen to his great life story starting at arriving in the United States with his parents from Italy, to serving as the translator to help his father buy a car, and growing and running an international business. Tony continues to grow Transfinder and recently started the NYBizLab, a business incubator in downtown Schenectady. He is a great story teller and offers several pearls of wisdom.
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2019-04-1556 min
Worthwhile WordsEntrepreneur: Antonio CivitellaTony Civitella, President and CEO of Transfinder and founder/president of the New York BizLab, speaks about leadership, roosters, negotiating with his Dad and more.
2019-03-272h 42