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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!


Anthony Shields of San Marcos CISD named a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown in a headshot alongside the Trailblazers award graphic.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Anthony Shields of San Marcos CISD

Shields, 39, is a director of transportation in Texas, where he has followed in his grandfather's footsteps and leads in several roles at the state level.

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Isaac Linson of BusesForSale.com recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown in a headshot alongside the Trailblazers award graphic.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Isaac Linson of BusesForSale.com

Linson, 36, set out on a mission to simplify the bus-buying and selling process. What happened next transformed his career and the used bus marketplace, taking it from "classifieds and chaos" to a contemporary experience.

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Keith Corso of BusRight recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown in a headshot alongside the Trailblazers award graphic.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Keith Corso of BusRight

Corso, 26, turned an idea into a mission-driven transportation software company, improving school bus routing, communication, and efficiency.

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Dillon LaHaye of Collaborative Student Transportation recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown in a headshot with the Trailblazers award graphic.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Dillon LaHaye of Collaborative Student Transportation

LaHaye, 32, saw a need and filled a gap to better serve vulnerable students in Minneapolis. Now, he leads multiple companies, making a lasting impact.

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Thumbnail for The Route by School Bus Fleet featuring Andy Campbell and Steph Eckes of Sourcewell discussing cooperative purchasing, sponsored by IC Bus.
Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettMarch 16, 2026

Cooperative Purchasing Explained: A Guide for School Transportation Pros

Stop bidding everything and consider a simpler way. Learn how cooperative purchasing can streamline purchases while maintaining compliance. Sourcewell breaks down the process in this episode of The Route, sponsored by IC Bus.

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photo of a large school bus maintenance shop faded in the background with a red ribbon on top that reads "garage products to watch" and the SBF logo
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 12, 2026

Maintenance Must-Haves: Shop Products We Love

From tire changers and diagnostics to wash systems and brake tech, these maintenance must-haves save time, reduce strain, and keep school bus shops running efficiently.

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Attendees visit the AMF Bruns vendor booth in the expo hall, examining a wheelchair securement device while speaking with an exhibitor about safety equipment.
Photo Galleriesby Amanda HuggettMarch 3, 2026

Innovation & Inspiration in Burbank: CASTO 2026 Photo Highlights

Take a peek at key moments and top takeaways from the 58th California state transportation association’s annual conference, from session highlights, snapshots from vendors, and interactive activities.

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school bus fleet graphic picturing two school bus technicians performing maintenance on bus brakes with text the reads "all about school bus brakes"
Articlesby Amanda HuggettFebruary 26, 2026

Take a Brake: How School Bus Air Disc, Drum & Hydraulic Systems Compare

Is it time to rethink your school bus brake system? Let’s break down cost, performance, maintenance, and real-world fleet experiences.

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three school bus maintenance staff stands in front of a school bus next to text that reads "school bus maintenance in 2026 survey results" with the SBF logo
ArticlesCover Storyby Amanda HuggettFebruary 23, 2026

School Bus Maintenance in 2026: Costs, Tech & Workforce Gaps

As gasoline use rises, maintenance teams face tighter budgets, limited training, and slow wage growth. This and more trends and analysis in our annual survey report. Survey sponsor: Dayton Parts.

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photo of connie duff next to her school bus and text that reads "meet a 53-year school bus driver"
Articlesby Amanda HuggettFebruary 18, 2026

Stories from 53 Years Behind the Wheel of the School Bus: Q&A with Connie Duff

Just in time for Minnesota’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Day during Love the Bus month, meet one local driver with half a century of experience driving students.

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