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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!

Newsby Amanda HuggettJuly 17, 2025

Iowa Association Celebrates 2025 Award Winners

The Iowa Pupil Transportation Association honored five of its members with awards at its annual summer conference this week.

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SBF on the scene at IPTA 2025
Videosby Amanda HuggettJuly 17, 2025

Inside the 2025 Iowa Pupil Transportation Association Conference [VIDEO]

Take a look inside the 61st annual IPTA event, held July 14-16, 2025, in Des Moines. Nearly 200 directors, drivers, and vendors gathered for professional development, hands-on demos, a lively trade show, and even a hypnotist.

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettJuly 15, 2025

Human Trafficking & The School Bus [VIDEO]

Human trafficking might not be top of mind when you think of school buses — but it should be. On this episode of The Route, we talk with an expert from Truckers Against Trafficking and a former transportation director about how this crime shows up in school transportation — and how drivers can play a life-saving role in spotting and stopping it. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus — proudly manufacturing the Next Generation CE Series.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJuly 8, 2025

From Transaction to Trust: How Dealers & Districts Can Build Lasting Relationships

It’s much more than a transaction. Here’s how bus dealerships can strengthen their partnerships with school districts and contractors and vice versa.

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SBF on the scene at STAI.
Videosby Amanda HuggettJune 26, 2025

What You Missed at STAI’s 50th Anniversary Conference [VIDEO]

With nearly 300 attendees and over 100 vendors, this year’s event was packed with educational sessions, hands-on training, supplier showcases, and some well-deserved fun.

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Photo Galleriesby Amanda HuggettJune 25, 2025

Highlights from STAI’s 50th Anniversary Conference & Trade Show [PHOTOS]

We’ve got photo highlights from the School Transportation Association of Indiana's 50th anniversary conference & trade show in Fort Wayne. About 400 attendees gathered to explore the latest in school bus safety, operations, and industry innovation. Take a peek inside here!

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SBF on the scene with Stertil-Koni
Videosby Amanda HuggettJune 24, 2025

SBF Behind the Scenes: Stertil-Koni Bus Lifts at STAI [VIDEO]

Straight from the trade show floor at Indiana's industry association conference: Watch how Stertil-Koni’s 1064 mobile column lifts make school bus maintenance easy with this demo in action.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJune 20, 2025

School Bus Manufacturers Address Tariff, EV Funding Impact

How will the changing tariffs affect school bus manufacturing and consumer prices? Will federal EV funding’s question marks lead to changed OEM production? Listen in as representatives from Blue Bird, IC Bus, and Thomas Built addressed these questions at a recent conference.

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Photo Galleriesby Amanda HuggettJune 18, 2025

2025 Minnesota School Bus Operators Association Summer Conference Highlights [PHOTOS]

Nearly 150 school bus contractors convened in Deerwood, Minnesota, for the association’s annual summer conference, consisting of education, updates, networking, awards, and a vendor show. See the highlights in photos here!

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettJune 16, 2025

Reactions to & Highlights from NCST [VIDEO]

What decisions from this year’s NCST will shape the future of student transportation — and your operations? Go behind the scenes of this year’s congress with exclusive reactions and insights from delegates and insiders in this video. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus — proudly manufacturing the Next Generation CE Series.

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