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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!


Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Ira Kuenzli of IC Bus

Kuenzli, 33, is the associate director, contracted services strategy at IC Bus, where he focuses on delivering an excellent customer experience.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Dylan Gutierrez of Mohave Valley ESD

Our youngest Trailblazer, Gutierrez, 28, serves as an assistant mechanic at the Mohave Valley Elementary School District in Arizona.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: David Johnson of Iowa Pupil Transportation Association

Johnson, 39, is executive director of the Iowa Pupil Transportation Association after serving as transportation director for the Van Meter Community School District.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Brooke Garcia of 4Seasons Transportation

Garcia, 34, serves as CEO for 4Seasons Transportation in Calgary and is dedicated to serving the transportation needs for students with disabilities.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

Announcing the 2025 Trailblazers: Inspirational Leaders & Change Makers

Meet 12 inspiring up-and-coming leaders in student transportation from this year’s crop of SBF award winners.

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Videosby Amanda HuggettMarch 20, 2025

Key Moments from CASTO 2025 [VIDEO]

Take a quick tour of February’s California Association of School Transportation Officials annual conference in this video short showing high-energy highlights from the speakers, training, demos, celebrations, and more.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 19, 2025

Tips for Managing Angry Parents

Dealing with a perturbed parent? Follow these tips for handling conflict amid emotionally charged situations on the school bus and find solutions to de-escalate.

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettMarch 17, 2025

What’s Going on in Washington? A Check-In with NSTA [VIDEO]

Break down recent news and important federal initiatives and legislation to protect student safety in this episode of The Route. SBF’s editor is joined by NSTA’s Curt Macysyn to discuss outcomes of recent events and new priorities. Plus, a school bus driver hero spotlight! The Route is sponsored by IC Bus — proudly manufacturing the Next Generation CE Series.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Amanda HuggettMarch 17, 2025

2025 Administrator of the Year: Kimberly Jones’ Servant Leadership in Action in Chicago

With major successes addressing the driver shortage and serving disadvantaged students, Kimberly Jones takes a holistic, student-centered approach to student transportation in the Windy City — one that is focused on trust, communication, and equity. Learn more about this year’s School Bus Fleet Administrator of the Year here.

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Videosby Amanda HuggettMarch 13, 2025

Inside St. Francis Area Schools’ Transportation Dept. [VIDEO]

Take a peek into one rural Minnesota school bus fleet’s operations in this video! Walk through the St. Francis Schools bus garage, lot, propane station, and beyond with their transportation director while learning about how they operate, why they love propane, and how their mechanic feeder program works.

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