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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!


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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Megan Elsberry of Cleveland ISD recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, pictured in a headshot with the Trailblazers award graphic.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Megan Elsberry of Cleveland ISD

Elsberry, 37, works as an area operations coordinator in Texas, where her heart of gold and passion for the mission ensure that the students of Cleveland are never left behind.

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Anthony Shields of San Marcos CISD named a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown in a headshot alongside the Trailblazers award graphic.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Anthony Shields of San Marcos CISD

Shields, 39, is a director of transportation in Texas, where he has followed in his grandfather's footsteps and leads in several roles at the state level.

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Isaac Linson of BusesForSale.com 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: Isaac Linson of BusesForSale.com

Linson, 36, set out on a mission to simplify the bus-buying and selling process. What happened next transformed his career and the used bus marketplace, taking it from "classifieds and chaos" to a contemporary experience.

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Keith Corso of BusRight 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: Keith Corso of BusRight

Corso, 26, turned an idea into a mission-driven transportation software company, improving school bus routing, communication, and efficiency.

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Dillon LaHaye of Collaborative Student Transportation recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown in a headshot with the Trailblazers award graphic.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Dillon LaHaye of Collaborative Student Transportation

LaHaye, 32, saw a need and filled a gap to better serve vulnerable students in Minneapolis. Now, he leads multiple companies, making a lasting impact.

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Thumbnail for The Route by School Bus Fleet featuring Andy Campbell and Steph Eckes of Sourcewell discussing cooperative purchasing, sponsored by IC Bus.
Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettMarch 16, 2026

Cooperative Purchasing Explained: A Guide for School Transportation Pros

Stop bidding everything and consider a simpler way. Learn how cooperative purchasing can streamline purchases while maintaining compliance. Sourcewell breaks down the process in this episode of The Route, sponsored by IC Bus.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 12, 2026

Maintenance Must-Haves: Shop Products We Love

From tire changers and diagnostics to wash systems and brake tech, these maintenance must-haves save time, reduce strain, and keep school bus shops running efficiently.

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