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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!


Videosby Amanda HuggettAugust 14, 2025

Inside Palmer Bus’ New Princeton Location [VIDEO]

Tour Palmer Bus Service’s new Princeton, MN, facility with interviews from the site manager and a school bus driver. Check out the on-site fueling and storage for 59 vehicles serving 3,000 students as they gear up for the school year!

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Newsby Amanda HuggettAugust 13, 2025

Palmer Bus Celebrates New Princeton Location

The Minnesota contractor held an open house for its brand-new facility serving Princeton Public Schools. Take a peek with this inside look!

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettAugust 5, 2025

The Power of Industry Associations

School bus pros: Don’t overlook your association benefits. See how national, state, and local groups help advocate, connect, and equip you to succeed. Plus, why they’re essential to doing business today.

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Newsby Amanda HuggettJuly 30, 2025

How to Claim the $40,000 Tax Credit for Your Electric School Bus

Heard of the 45W or 30C tax credits? If not, we got you! Here’s a summary of who is eligible to claim it and the timelines to apply for electric school bus funding. Hurry, though, because timelines have moved up!

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Videosby Amanda HuggettJuly 24, 2025

Highlights from the 2025 NSTA Annual Meeting [VIDEO]

Take a quick peek inside the 2025 National School Transportation Association (NSTA) Annual Meeting in Boston! From networking and breakout sessions to vendor meetups and fun in one of America’s most historic cities, these video highlights showcase key moments from a memorable gathering of school bus contractors and industry leaders.

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Photo Galleriesby Amanda HuggettJuly 23, 2025

Highlights & Takeaways from the 2025 NSTA Annual Meeting [PHOTOS]

Once again, the National School Transportation Association's annual meeting and convention connected North American school bus contractors together to learn from and celebrate each other, this time in the historic city of Boston. These are the highlights.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJuly 23, 2025

School Bus Dealers on Sales, Service, Inventory, EVs & More [Survey Report]

From inventory hurdles to alt-fuel demand, school bus dealerships dish on what’s working, what’s not, and what schools really want on the road.

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Photo Galleriesby Amanda HuggettJuly 18, 2025

Inside the 2025 Iowa Pupil Transportation Association Conference [PHOTOS]

Catch a glimpse of the 61st annual Iowa Pupil Transportation Association Conference through photos that showcase hands-on learning, vendor demos, awards, and a bit of Iowa-style fun. From the trade show floor to surprise entertainment, see what brought school transportation pros together in Des Moines.

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Newsby Amanda HuggettJuly 17, 2025

Iowa Association Celebrates 2025 Award Winners

The Iowa Pupil Transportation Association honored five of its members with awards at its annual summer conference this week.

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Videosby Amanda HuggettJuly 17, 2025

Inside the 2025 Iowa Pupil Transportation Association Conference [VIDEO]

Take a look inside the 61st annual IPTA event, held July 14-16, 2025, in Des Moines. Nearly 200 directors, drivers, and vendors gathered for professional development, hands-on demos, a lively trade show, and even a hypnotist.

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