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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!

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettSeptember 20, 2024

Back on the Bus: Hello from Your New Editor!

A few decades after stepping onto the big yellow bus for the first time, I’m back to cover the school transportation industry as executive editor. Let me share a bit about my background and what you can expect from School Bus Fleet as we keep rolling together.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJanuary 20, 2023

Working Animals: Service Dogs and the School Bus

School buses are going to the dogs! No, not like that; for students with disabilities, service animals are critical support and are permitted both in schools and on the big yellow bus. Here’s how school districts can plan and prepare for a new furry passenger.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettDecember 23, 2022

Say Goodbye, Germs! Sanitizing Solutions for School Buses

Kick the ick on school buses with solutions designed to clean, disinfect, and sanitize both germs and air to minimize illness and decrease the spread of viruses.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettNovember 10, 2022

Game Changers in Student Transportation

What innovations have shaken up the school bus industry, saving drivers and administrators time and money? Here, SBF checks in on how to make the most of available drivers, investigates New York’s new third-party CDL testing rules, and looks at new tech that’s transforming buses.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettOctober 5, 2022

How to Find Funding for Alt-Fuel School Buses

Faced with scarce funding for your alternate fuel fleet plans? There is help! Here’s how to plan your transition to green school buses — and secure the finances and support to afford them.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettSeptember 20, 2022

21 Tips for Preventing School Bus Accidents

The best way to avoid an accident is to use proactive measures to prevent one in the first place. Try out this checklist to keep children and drivers as safe as possible.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettSeptember 12, 2022

Crucial Steps to Take After a School Bus Accident

No matter how serious an accident is, bus drivers and school officials should be ready for the worst with proactive emergency reaction plans in place to respond quickly and keep students safe. Here’s what to do.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettAugust 3, 2022

Rider Tracking Apps Ensure Safety, Transparency & Peace of Mind

Going beyond just route management, student tracking apps achieve common goals for both parents and school districts: providing peace of mind, increasing safety and efficiency, and reducing liability.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJune 8, 2022

Safety, Savings, and Insights: Innovations in Internal Camera Monitoring Systems

Video cameras have proven a useful tool for monitoring events and conditions not just outside the school bus, but inside as well. But which system is right for you, and how can you convince drivers of the value? Check out these tips.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettApril 6, 2022

How to Set Up a Successful Succession Planning Program

When a key player in your department retires or moves on, prevent panic by having a proactive plan in place from the get-go. Try out these tips from school bus industry leaders to be ready to react.

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