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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 HuggettAugust 19, 2025

5 Questions: NTSB’s Meg Sweeney on School Bus Safety

Check in with the NTSB in this Q&A that breaks down how the federal agency investigates school bus accidents, its push for key safety measures, and what lessons we’ve learned as an industry.

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettAugust 15, 2025

Safety Lessons from School Bus Accidents [VIDEO]

How do we make the safest ride even safer? On this episode of The Route, hear from Meg Sweeney, NTSB investigator, about what we’ve learned as an industry from school bus crashes. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus — proudly manufacturing the Next Generation CE Series.

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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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