SchoolBus logo in red and orange
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

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!

Graphic with chalkboard writing that says "40 takeaways from my first year as editor"
Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettOctober 7, 2025

40 Things I Learned in My First Year as SBF Editor

Twelve months, almost 100 interviews and articles later, and countless lessons learned. Here are 40 key takeaways SBF’s editor learned about school buses, safety, and the people who keep students moving.

Read More →
Videosby Amanda HuggettSeptember 29, 2025

SBFX 2025 Highlights: Voices from Scottsdale [Video]

Catch the buzz from SBFX 2025 in Scottsdale with these recap clips from keynotes, one-on-one sessions, and attendees sharing why they found the event so special.

Read More →
Photo Galleriesby Amanda HuggettSeptember 28, 2025

SBFX 2025: Highlights and Takeaways in Photos

It was another incredible two days in Scottsdale, where from Sept. 22-24, 2025, school bus operators and suppliers convened for top-tier networking, conversation, and education. Here's what you missed.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Bus driver in safety vest gives a thumbs-up in the doorway of an IC electric school bus
Articlesby Amanda HuggettSeptember 26, 2025

The State of Electric School Buses: Where We Are and Where We're Going

Electric school buses face hurdles in funding, supply, and infrastructure, but adoption continues to grow. Here’s where the segment stands.

Read More →
Videosby Amanda HuggettSeptember 25, 2025

Meet the 2025 School Bus Driver Hero Winner: Jackie Wilkerson Brown [Video]

We caught up with Dean Transportation’s Jackie Wilkerson Brown on site at SBFX after she was named the first-ever 2025 School Bus Driver Hero Award. Hear her inspiring story and heartfelt reaction in her own words here.

Read More →
Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettSeptember 24, 2025

Honoring Everyday Heroes Behind the Wheel

Before launching SBF's new Driver Hero Award, we knew that school bus drivers deserved more praise and recognition for the jobs they do every day. Little did we know how deeply the nominees' stories would touch our hearts.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
The Route episode 96 thumbnail
Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettSeptember 15, 2025

Beyond the Yellow Bus: Exploring Alternative Student Transportation [Video]

Not every student’s needs are met easily on a yellow bus, and alternative transportation is a quickly growing segment of the industry. On this video, hear from EverDriven CEO Mitch Bowling about what’s driving new trends. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus — proudly manufacturing the Next Generation CE Series.

Read More →
Articlesby Amanda HuggettSeptember 4, 2025

The Illegal Passing Problem: Reducing School Bus Stop-Arm Violations

About 40 million illegal school bus passings occur yearly. Learn how smart routing, technology, education, and enforcement can save lives in this deep dive.

Read More →
collage of photos of the new Henry County Schools transportation West building
Newsby Amanda HuggettAugust 27, 2025

Inside Henry County Schools' New Transportation Facility

District and fleet growth in Henry County, Georgia, led to a brand-new building for its transportation services department. Take a peek inside here!

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Amanda HuggettAugust 26, 2025

Insurance Gone Wild: School Bus Operators Call for Tort Reform

Rising insurance premiums are costing everyone who operates a yellow bus. Here’s how litigation trends, nuclear verdicts, and lawsuit abuse reform could help.

Read More →