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Amanda Huggett

Executive Editor

Amanda Huggett is the executive editor for School Bus Fleet. She started at Bobit Business Media in 2021 and was previously the managing editor for several of its sister fleet group brands, including Automotive Fleet, Fleet Forward, and Auto Rental News. 

An adept and passionate content and communications professional, Huggett graduated with a B.S. in mass communications from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Her background and love of journalism began at the local newspaper and continued at a major casino industry trade publication. She has over a decade of media and marketing experience across a range of industries.

Based in Minneapolis and a self-proclaimed cat lady, she can often be found spending time with her four cats, working a jigsaw puzzle, researching her family tree, or enjoying her favorite '90s sitcoms.

Huggett welcomes feedback from SBF readers and experts in the school transportation space. Reach out to her if you've got an idea or tip to share!


Graphic promoting “40 Ideas for Your Next In-Service Training,” featuring photos of school transportation training activities including wheelchair securement practice, a bus safety demonstration, and maintenance inspection beside a yellow school bus, with School Bus Fleet branding.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettApril 13, 2026

In-Service Planning Made Easier: Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School Start

Snag your summer prep checklist for school transportation directors, plus 40 training topic ideas to bring to your team.

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Graphic with bold yellow background and red headline reading “A Split Second from Disaster,” alongside a photo of a freight train traveling down railroad tracks. Subtext reads, “What one incident reminds us about railroad crossing safety,” with School Bus Fleet branding at the bottom.
Newsby Amanda HuggettApril 7, 2026

'A Train Is Coming': Florida School Bus Close Call Highlights Critical Railroad Safety Reminders

Two recent close calls at railroad crossings, a train clipping a bus and a rear-end crash, highlight why vigilance and training still matter. Here’s what happened and what to tell your own drivers.

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Graphic titled “Cooperative Purchasing 101” from School Bus Fleet showing a team meeting around a table with a laptop, documents, and a toy school bus, promoting easier ways to buy buses and technology.

Stop Reinventing the RFP: Why Cooperative Purchasing Works for School Transportation

Take the burden out of bidding. Cooperative contracts can save district transportation teams time, money, and hassle. Here’s how.

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Video thumbnail with EverDriven branding and text “Better Routes, Less Stress,” featuring a man in a suit for a School Bus Fleet interview
Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettMarch 31, 2026

Alternative Turns Yellow: EverDriven’s Move Into School Bus Routing

EverDriven is bringing its experience with complex transportation into a new school bus routing support division. In this video, Greg Jackson breaks down what the service offers and why districts need this kind of help now more than ever.

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Kathy Calkins stands in a parking lot with school buses behind her and the admin of the year award logo next to her
ArticlesCover Storyby Amanda HuggettMarch 30, 2026

2026 Administrator of the Year: Kathy Calkins’ Transformational Leadership in Oregon

Three decades after almost walking away from the school bus, studying behavior changed everything for Kathy Calkins. Now, she oversees 181 buses and leads the 225-person team at North Clackamas with intent and purpose.

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Molly McGee Hewitt stands at a podium on a stage with a screen behind her that says "Driven Together" and the NAPT logo
Newsby Amanda HuggettMarch 26, 2026

Inside NAPT’s Driven Together Campaign

How the association is driving increased awareness and education about the role of the school bus across the country and the shared commitment we have in its success.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettMarch 20, 2026

My Own Trailblazers (and Why We Need More Women in Leadership)

From family influences to industry leaders, SBF’s editor reflects on the women who shaped her path and why representation in school transportation leadership matters.

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Eric Kramlick of TransPar Group recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown in a headshot alongside the Trailblazers award graphic.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Eric Kramlick of TransPar

Kramlick, 30, runs operations for TransPar in Hawaii, where he also showed dedication while helping Maui recover from the recent wildfires.

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Jonquez Moore of Little Elm ISD recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown in a headshot with the School Bus Fleet Trailblazers award graphic.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Jonquez Moore of Little Elm ISD

Moore, 32, grew up around the school bus, leading him to the classroom and eventually inspiring high-performing teams while bringing operations in house (twice).

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Montavia Heath of Hoke County Schools recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown in a headshot in front of a school bus with the Trailblazers award graphic.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Montavia Heath of Hoke County Schools

Heath, 30, is a director in North Carolina who is driven by the desire to lead with a student-centered approach to both education and transportation.

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