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A person sits on the floor with their knees pulled in and arms crossed over them, head resting down on their arms, conveying stress or anxiety. Text on the image reads, “What Fears Are You Holding In?” with the School Bus Fleet logo in the corner.
Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettApril 22, 2026

Suffering from Imposter Syndrome? You’re Not the Only One

Tips on fearing less instead of being fearless, and a powerful lesson from a group activity inspired by the 2025 NAPT keynote.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettMarch 20, 2026

My Own Trailblazers (and Why We Need More Women in Leadership)

From family influences to industry leaders, SBF’s editor reflects on the women who shaped her path and why representation in school transportation leadership matters.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettFebruary 4, 2026

18 Ways to Support Your Transportation Team Beyond Thank-You Notes

Love the Bus Month is about more than thank-you notes. Learn how supporting the entire transportation team builds trust, culture, and retention year-round.

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ArticlesJanuary 30, 2026

A New Chapter for Tennessee Pupil Transportation: A Vision Grounded in Service, Partnership, and Purpose

Check in with Tennessee’s new state transportation manager, Josh Hinerman, as he reflects on his journey, path to leadership, and priorities for student-centered transportation.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettJanuary 29, 2026

When Home Is the Headline: Finding Our Way Forward in Minneapolis [Op/Ed]

In this season of uncertainty, leadership means empathy, critical thinking, and showing up. Here, our editor’s personal reflection on what matters most when times are tough.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettJanuary 6, 2026

Seventy Years on the Road Together

School Bus Fleet’s editor reflects on the magazine and the industry’s legacy, change, and what endures.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettDecember 5, 2025

Through Change and Choice: Key Insights from 2025 and the Road Ahead

The school bus industry navigated big changes in 2025. Here’s how we adapted, what the data reveals, and what lies ahead in 2026.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettOctober 22, 2025

The Hidden Risks on the Road

Even the best school bus drivers can’t prevent every danger. As technology races and tempers rise behind the wheel, transportation pros face new challenges beyond the driver’s control.

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ArticlesOctober 22, 2025

School Bus Safety Starts with a Community-Wide Commitment [Op-Ed]

School bus safety starts long before students reach the classroom. How can communities, parents, and drivers work together to protect every child? Here's one take from an exec at STA.

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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.

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