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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!

2024 Wrapped: Top Stories of the Year
Videosby Amanda HuggettDecember 26, 2024

2024 Wrapped: Top Stories of the Year [VIDEO]

Discover the top 10 student transportation stories (and five news stories, best video, and top blog) of 2024 in this 1-minute video highlight reel!

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What Transportation Directors Say About Driver Recruitment and Retention
Videosby Amanda HuggettDecember 18, 2024

What Transportation Directors Say About Driver Recruitment and Retention [VIDEO]

What are transportation directors' best tips and experiences with recruiting and retaining school bus drivers? We asked them for you! Take a listen to what SBFX attendees told us here.

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettDecember 13, 2024

Student Fatalities Report & FMCSA Updates [VIDEO]

It’s your end-of-year school bus industry update! Get details on the latest data from school bus loading & unloading fatalities, speeding, updates from the FMCSA and OEMs, and more. The Route is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.

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What’s Driving School Bus Growth in a Changing Industry?
Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettDecember 11, 2024

Despite Uncertainties, School Bus Market Poised for Robust Future

A couple of bumps in the road shouldn’t be insurmountable to a resilient pupil transportation industry. Let’s look at 2024 trends and begin to forecast what 2025 may have in store.

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Newsby Amanda HuggettDecember 10, 2024

School Bus Sales Dip 2% in 2024

Get the scoop on North American 2024 school bus sales totals, plus a historical look over the last 10 years for comparison. This report is sponsored by First Light Safety Products.

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Photo Galleriesby Amanda HuggettNovember 22, 2024

2024 NASDPTS Annual Conference in Photos

Check out our top takeaways from the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) Annual Conference, which gathered state directors from across the county in our nation’s capitol for a series of conversations and updates on the state of the industry.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettNovember 22, 2024

What’s Next for CDL Holders? Key Updates to FMCSA Rules

Get an update on FMCSA rulemakings here, from what recently happened and is in the pipeline for 2025. Learn the current status of reporting for CDL holders’ drug and alcohol and traffic violations, speed limiters, automated driving systems, safety fitness procedures, ELDT audits, and school bus exemptions.

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettNovember 14, 2024

Honoring a Beloved Industry Veteran & Supplier Updates [VIDEO]

Those who knew Ed Donn knew that he was an inspirational, kind soul and the perfect gentleman. Learn more about his life and legacy in this month’s video. Plus, news you need to know from suppliers, OEMs, funders, and more. The Route is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettNovember 11, 2024

A Ride Through School Bus History: Observations from a Newbie

Still new in the role but learning the ins and outs of the pupil transportation landscape, SBF’s editor reflects on the earliest school bus innovations, how we got to the exponential growth we’re seeing today, and how we can tackle challenges together.

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Current trends in K-12 transportation
Videosby Amanda HuggettNovember 7, 2024

Current Trends in K-12 Transportation: Operators’ Perspectives [VIDEO]

What issues do school transportation directors have their eyes on, and what keeps them up at night? Hear what SBFX attendee operators said about topics affecting them right here!

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