UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x ~~QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934~~ ~~For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009~~ OR o ~~TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934~~	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

	For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009

	OR

o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission ~~File Number~~file number 0-20797

RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas		74-1733016
(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

555 I.H. 35 South, Suite 500

New Braunfels, Texas 78130

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(830) 626-5200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate ~~website,~~Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer o		Accelerated filer x

Non-accelerated filer o		Smaller reporting company o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

Indicated below is the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of ~~May 7,~~August 3, 2009.

	Number of
	Shares
Title of Class	Outstanding
Class A Common Stock, $.01 Par Value	~~26,331,068~~	26,377,848
Class B Common Stock, $.01 Par Value	10,685,894

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements

	Consolidated Balance Sheets - ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008		3

	Consolidated Statements of ~~Income~~Operations - For the Three Months and Six Months Ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)		4

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - For the ~~Three~~Six Months Ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)		5

	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)		6

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	10	11

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures ~~About~~about Market Risk	21	24

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	21	24

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	22	25

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	22	25

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	22	25

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	22	25

Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders	22	26

Item 5.	Other Information	22	26

Item 6.	Exhibits	23	27

SIGNATURES		24	28

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

~~Item~~ITEM 1. Financial Statements.

RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2009 AND DECEMBER 31, 2008

(In Thousands, Except Shares)

	March 31,			December 31,			June 30,			December 31,
	2009			2008			2009			2008
	(Unaudited)						(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	131,614		$	146,411		$	120,951		$	146,411
Investments	7,575			7,575			7,575			7,575
Accounts receivable, net	52,557			55,274			49,098			55,274
Inventories, net	325,985			362,234
Inventories							298,031			362,234
Prepaid expenses and other	2,460			3,369			2,350			3,369
Deferred income taxes, net	7,271			6,730			9,495			6,730

Total current assets	527,462			581,593			487,500			581,593

Property and equipment, net	333,907			332,147			335,832			332,147

Goodwill, net	141,910			141,904			141,066			141,904

Other assets, net	1,122			1,146			1,080			1,146

Total assets	$	1,004,401		$	1,056,790		$	965,478		$	1,056,790

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Floor plan notes payable	$	245,938		$	282,702		$	218,680		$	282,702
Current maturities of long-term debt	43,754			37,665			43,361			37,665
Current maturities of capital lease obligations	4,046			3,454			4,092			3,454
Trade accounts payable	24,902			31,530			23,424			31,530
Accrued expenses	40,536			49,125			37,457			49,125
Total current liabilities	359,176			404,476			327,014			404,476

Long-term debt, net of current maturities	157,834			172,011			151,902			172,011
Capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	14,277			11,366			14,751			11,366
Deferred income taxes, net	52,550			52,896			51,357			52,896

Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares outstanding in 2009 and 2008	—			—			—			—
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 60,000,000 class A shares and 20,000,000 class B shares authorized; 26,482,069 class A shares and 12,325,737 class B shares issued and 26,330,443 class A shares and 10,685,894 class B shares outstanding in 2009; 26,327,734 class A shares and 12,324,987 class B shares issued and 26,255,974 class A shares and 10,685,144 class B shares outstanding in 2008	386			386
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 60,000,000 class A shares and 20,000,000 class B shares authorized; 26,526,474 class A shares and 12,325,737 class B shares issued and 26,377,848 class A shares and 10,685,894 class B shares outstanding in 2009; 26,327,734 class A shares and 12,324,987 class B shares issued and 26,255,974 class A shares and 10,685,144 class B shares outstanding in 2008							387			386
Additional paid-in capital	185,478			183,818			186,888			183,818
Treasury stock, at cost: 1,639,843 shares	(17,948		)	(17,948		)	(17,948		)	(17,948		)
Retained earnings	252,648			249,785			251,127			249,785

Total shareholders’ equity	420,564			416,041			420,454			416,041

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,004,401		$	1,056,790		$	965,478		$	1,056,790

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ~~INCOME~~OPERATIONS

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	2009		2008		2009			2008		2009			2008

Revenues:
New and used truck sales	$	195,988	$	251,426	$	187,154		$	297,237	$	383,142		$	548,663
Parts and service	109,218		117,580		102,712			120,465		211,930			238,045
Construction equipment sales	7,003		16,939		5,481			18,960		12,484			35,899
Lease and rental	13,476		13,024		13,236			13,376		26,712			26,400
Finance and insurance	1,715		3,604		2,268			3,193		3,983			6,797
Other	1,686		1,285		1,277			1,487		2,963			2,772

Total revenue	329,086		403,858		312,128			454,718		641,214			858,576

Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold:
New and used truck sales	182,827		231,037		179,846			281,305		362,673			512,342
Parts and service	66,449		68,640		62,775			69,989		129,224			138,629
Construction equipment sales	6,182		15,180		5,200			17,192		11,382			32,372
Lease and rental	11,928		10,822		11,589			11,819		23,517			22,641

Total cost of products sold	267,386		325,679		259,410			380,305		526,796			705,984

Gross profit	61,700		78,179		52,718			74,413		114,418			152,592

Selling, general and administrative	52,051		56,945		50,378			59,012		102,429			115,957

Depreciation and amortization	3,978		3,875		4,813			3,927		8,791			7,802

Operating income	5,671		17,359
Operating (loss) income					(2,473		)	11,474		3,198			28,833

Interest expense, net	1,624		1,927		1,507			1,773		3,131			3,700

Gain on sale of assets	55		49		22			5		77			54

Income before taxes	4,102		15,481
(Loss) income before taxes					(3,958		)	9,706		144			25,187

Provision for income taxes	1,239		5,806
(Benefit) provision for income taxes					(2,437		)	3,639		(1,198		)	9,445

Net income	$	2,863	$	9,675
Net (loss) income					$	(1,521	)	$	6,067	$	1,342		$	15,742

Earnings per share:
Earnings per common share — Basic	$	.08	$	.25
Earnings per common share — Diluted	$	.08	$	.25
(Loss) earnings per common share:
Basic					$	(.04	)	$	.16	$	.04		$	.41
Diluted					$	(.04	)	$	.16	$	.04		$	.40

Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	36,991		38,373		37,039			38,458		37,015			38,415
Diluted	37,274		38,989		37,039			38,971		37,389			38,951

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	March 31,						June 30,
	2009			2008			2009			2008

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income	$	2,863		$	9,675
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income							$	1,342		$	15,742
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	10,071			9,212			20,824			18,602
(Gain) on sale of property and equipment	(55		)	(49		)	(77		)	(54		)
Stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options and employee stock purchases	1,274			1,201
(Benefit) provision for deferred income tax expense	(887		)	1,311
Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options and employee stock purchases							2,481			2,440
Provision (benefit) for deferred income tax expense							(4,304		)	4,247
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(10		)	(207		)	(206		)	(677		)
Change in accounts receivable, net	2,717			(9,119		)	6,176			(1,988		)
Change in inventories	40,152			13,643			70,308			22,623
Change in prepaid expenses and other, net	909			(500		)	1,019			(568		)
Change in trade accounts payable	(6,628		)	(17,468		)	(8,106		)	(6,873		)
Change in accrued expenses	(8,579		)	(19,340		)	(11,462		)	(15,977		)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	41,827			(11,641		)
Net cash provided by operating activities							77,995			37,517

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of investments	—			(355,575		)	—			(355,575		)
Proceeds from the sale of investments	—			325,300			—			348,000
Acquisition of property and equipment	(10,953		)	(6,773		)	(23,513		)	(21,049		)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	61			140			132			203
Business acquisitions							—			(37,387		)
Change in other assets	(1		)	(13		)	5			32

Net cash (used in) investing activities	(10,893		)	(36,921		)	(23,376		)	(65,776		)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash flows from financing activities:
Draws (payments) on floor plan notes payable, net	(36,764		)	14,019			(64,022		)	8,387
Proceeds from long-term debt	2,685			4,436			6,137			11,740
Principal payments on long-term debt	(10,773		)	(9,977		)	(20,550		)	(19,590		)
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(1,248		)	(1,401		)	(2,217		)	(2,559		)
Issuance of shares relating to employee stock options and employee stock purchases	376			522
Debt issuance costs							(17		)	(28		)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	10			207			206			677
Debt issuance costs	(17		)	(28		)
Proceeds from issuance of shares relating to employee stock options and employee stock purchases							384			746

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(45,731		)	7,778
Net cash (used in) financing activities							(80,079		)	(627		)

NET (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(14,797		)	(40,784		)
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents							(25,460		)	(28,886		)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	146,411			187,009
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period							146,411			187,009

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	131,614		$	146,225
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period							$	120,951		$	158,123

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	3,786		$	4,417		$	7,234		$	8,116
Income taxes, net of refunds	$	(27	)	$	986		$	3,500		$	4,912
Noncash operating activities:
Asset impairment (See Note 11)							$	4,920		$	—
Noncash investing activities:
Assets acquired under capital leases	$	4,751		$	15		$	6,240		$	1,140

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1 — Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The interim consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by Rush Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Company”), without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange ~~Commission (the “SEC”).~~Commission. All adjustments have been made to the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements, which, in the opinion of the Company’s management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s operating results. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. It is recommended that these interim consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim periods or the full fiscal year.

The Company has reviewed and evaluated events and transactions which have occurred subsequent to June 30, 2009 through August 10, 2009, the date of issuance of these financial statements.

2 — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The Company performs an annual impairment review of goodwill during the fourth quarter of each ~~year. Management is not aware~~year, however, an interim evaluation of ~~any~~goodwill was required during the second quarter of 2009 due to General Motors’ decision to terminate production of medium-duty GMC trucks, which resulted in the winding-down of the Company’s medium-duty GMC truck franchises.

The goodwill allocation was based on the relative fair values of the medium-duty GMC truck franchises and the portion of the Company’s Truck Segment remaining. The Company’s Truck Segment recorded a non-cash charge of $0.8 million related to the impairment ~~charge that may currently be required; however, a change in economic conditions, if one occurs, could result in an impairment charge in future periods.~~of the goodwill of its medium-duty GMC truck franchises. See Note 11 for further discussion of the wind-down of the Company’s medium-duty GMC truck franchise agreements.

3 — Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is contingently liable to finance companies for certain notes initiated on behalf of such finance companies related to the sale of trucks and construction equipment. The majority of finance contracts are sold without recourse against the Company. For those finance contracts sold with recourse, the liability associated with a majority of such contracts is generally limited to 5% to 20% of the outstanding amount of each note initiated on behalf of the finance company. However, the Company has a finance program that accepts 100% liability, with some restrictions, for the outstanding amount of each note initiated on behalf of the finance company. In order for a contract to be accepted into this finance program, a customer must meet strict credit requirements or maintain a significant equity position in the truck being financed; consequently, less than 1% of the Company’s portfolio balance related to finance contracts sold by the Company are under this 100% liability finance program and the Company does not expect to finance a significant percentage of its truck sales under this 100% liability finance program in the future. The Company provides for an allowance for repossession losses and early repayment penalties that it may be liable for under finance contracts sold.

The Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company believes it is unlikely that the final outcome of any of the claims or proceedings to which the Company is a party would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations; however, due to the inherent uncertainty of litigation, there can be no assurance that the resolution of any particular claim or proceeding would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations for the fiscal period in which such resolution occurred.

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4 — Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

Three Months Ended

March 31, 2009

March 31, 2008

Numerator:

Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share, net income available to common shareholders

$
2,863,000

$
9,675,000

Denominator:

Denominator for basic earnings per share, adjusted weighted average shares outstanding

36,991,417

38,373,144

Effect of dilutive securities:

Employee and Director stock options and restricted share awards

282,434

615,757

Denominator for diluted earnings per share, adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions

37,273,851

38,988,901

Basic earnings per common share

$
.08

$
.25

Diluted earnings per common share and common share equivalents

$
.08

$
.25

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	2009			2008		2009		2008
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share, net (loss) income available to common shareholders	$	(1,521,000	)	$	6,067,000	$	1,342,000	$	15,742,000

Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share, adjusted weighted average shares outstanding	37,038,835			38,457,698		37,015,257		38,415,421
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee and director stock options and restricted share awards	—			513,663		374,184		535,403
Denominator for diluted earnings per share, adjusted weighted average shares outstanding and assumed conversions	37,038,835			38,971,361		37,389,441		38,950,824

Basic (loss) earnings per common share	$	(.04	)	$	.16	$	.04	$	.41
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share and common share equivalents	$	(.04	)	$	.16	$	.04	$	.40

Options to purchase shares of common stock that were outstanding for the three months and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009 and 2008 that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the ~~exercise prices were greater than the average market prices of the~~effect would have been anti-dilutive are as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,			Six Months Ended June 30,
	2009		2008	2009	2008
Options in the money and non-vested restricted share awards	1,910,291	(1)	—	—	—
Other options	1,572,231		554,365	1,961,028	554,365
Total anti-dilutive securities	3,482,522		554,365	1,961,028	554,365

(1)The Company cannot include potentially dilutive common shares ~~are as follows:~~in the computation of any diluted per-share amount when a loss from continuing operations exists. If the Company had not recorded a loss from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2009, 505,322 dilutive shares would have been included in diluted earnings per share.

March 31, 2009

March 31, 2008

Options

2,068,615

157,500

Total anti-dilutive securities

2,068,615

157,500

5 — Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards

Valuation and Expense Information under SFAS 123(R)

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment,” (“SFAS 123(R)”), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to the Company’s employees and directors including employee stock options, restricted share awards and employee stock purchases related to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan based on estimated fair values. During the three months ended June 30, 2009, the Company granted restricted stock awards to directors as authorized by the Rush Enterprises, Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan. Stock-based compensation expense, calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and included in selling, general and administrative expense, was ~~$1.3~~$1.2 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, and $1.2 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2008. Stock-based compensation expense, included in selling, general and administrative expense, for the six months ended June 30, 2009, was $2.5 million and for the six months ended June 30, 2008, was $2.4 million. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, there was ~~$5.6~~$5.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements ~~granted under the Rush Enterprises, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan~~ to be recognized over a weighted-average period of ~~3.2~~3.1 years.

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6 — Investments

The Company assesses its investments for impairment on a quarterly basis. If the investments are deemed to be impaired, the Company determines whether the impairment is temporary or other than temporary. If the impairment is deemed to be temporary, the Company records an unrealized loss in other comprehensive income. If the impairment is deemed other than temporary, the Company records the impairment in the Company’s consolidated statement of income.

The Company historically invested in interest-bearing short-term investments primarily consisting of investment-grade auction rate securities classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value. These types of investments were designed to provide liquidity through an auction process that reset the applicable interest rates at predetermined periods ranging from 1 to 35 days. This reset mechanism was intended to allow existing investors to continue to own their respective interest in the auction rate security or to gain immediate liquidity by selling their interests at par.

As a result of the liquidity issues experienced in the global capital markets, auctions for investment grade securities held by the Company have failed. An auction fails when there is insufficient demand. However, a failed auction does not represent a default by the issuer. The auction rate securities continue to pay interest in accordance with the terms of the

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underlying security; however, liquidity will be limited until there is a successful auction or until such time as other markets for these investments develop. The Company believes that its auction rate securities will liquidate within the next twelve months and has classified them as a current asset on its consolidated balance sheet. The Company has the intent and ability to hold these auction rate securities until liquidity returns to the market. The Company does not believe that the lack of liquidity relating to its auction rate securities will have a material impact on its ability to fund operations.

As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, the Company holds $7.6 million of auction rate securities with underlying tax-exempt municipal bonds with stated maturities of 22 years. These bonds have credit wrap insurance and ~~have been rated AAA~~a credit rating of A by ~~credit agencies.~~Standard & Poor’s.

The Company believes that the credit quality and fair value of the auction rate securities it holds has not been negatively impacted; therefore, no impairment charges have been recorded as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, the Company has valued these investments at fair value, which approximates cost. The Company used observable inputs to determine fair value, including consideration of broker quotes, the overall quality of the underlying municipality, the credit quality of the insurance company, as well as successful subsequent auctions. Accordingly, the Company has considered this fair value to be a Level 2 valuation under SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurement.” If the credit quality of these investments deteriorates, or adverse developments occur in the bond insurance market, the Company may be required to record an impairment charge on these investments in the future.

7 — Inventory

New and used truck and equipment inventory is reviewed quarterly and, if necessary, the Company makes adjustments to the value of specific units. The Company recorded a used truck inventory write-down of $5.4 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2008 and $1.1 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2009, which was recorded as a charge to cost of goods sold. On both occasions, the Company adjusted its used truck inventory to its estimated market value, which it considers to be the net realizable value plus a reasonable profit percentage.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2009, the Company recorded a net inventory write-down of $3.4 million on new medium-duty GMC trucks and a net write-down of $0.6 million on its GMC parts inventory due to General Motors’ decision to discontinue manufacturing GMC medium-duty trucks and to wind-down the Company’s medium-duty GMC truck franchise agreements. See Note 11 for further discussion of the wind-down of the Company’s medium-duty GMC truck franchise agreements.

8 — Segment Information

The Company currently has two reportable business segments: the Truck Segment and the Construction Equipment Segment. The Truck Segment operates a network of Rush Truck Centers that provides an integrated one-stop source for the trucking needs of its customers, including retail sales of new and used medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks; aftermarket parts, service and body shop facilities; and a wide array of financial services, including the financing of new and used truck purchases, insurance products and truck leasing and rentals. The Construction Equipment Segment operates ~~two~~a full-service John Deere construction equipment ~~dealerships in Southeast Texas.~~dealership that serves the Houston, Texas metropolitan area. Construction Equipment Segment operations include the retail sale of new and used construction equipment, aftermarket parts and service facilities, and the financing of new and used construction equipment.

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The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the annual report. The Company evaluates performance based on income before income taxes not including extraordinary items.

The Company accounts for intersegment sales and transfers as if the sales or transfers were to third parties; that is, at current market prices. There were no material intersegment sales during the quarters ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009 and 2008.

The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately because each business unit requires different technology and marketing strategies. Business units were maintained through expansion and acquisitions. The following table contains summarized information about reportable segment profit or loss and segment assets for the periods ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009 and 2008 (in thousands):

	Truck Segment		Construction Equipment Segment		All Other			Totals		Truck Segment			Construction Equipment Segment		All Other			Totals

Three months ended March 31, 2009
Three months ended June 30, 2009

Revenues from external customers	$	313,244	$	11,595	$	4,247		$	329,086	$	298,266		$	9,557	$	4,305		$	312,128
Segment income (loss) before taxes	3,713		865		(476		)	4,102
Segment income before taxes										(3,838		)	276		(396		)	(3,958		)
Segment assets	945,372		31,094		27,935			1,004,401		907,990			29,950		27,538			965,478

Three months ended March 31, 2008
Six months ended June 30, 2009

Revenues from external customers	$	376,910	$	22,418	$	4,530		$	403,858	$	611,510		$	21,152	$	8,552		$	641,214
Segment income (loss) before taxes	14,036		1,918		(473		)	15,481
Segment income before taxes										(125		)	1,141		(872		)	144

Three months ended June 30, 2008

Revenues from external customers										$	425,165		$	24,651	$	4,902		$	454,718
Segment income before taxes										8,147			1,850		(291		)	9,706
Segment assets	952,522		33,368		28,361			1,014,251		989,906			27,874		28,247			1,046,027

Six months ended June 30, 2008

Revenues from external customers										$	802,298		$	47,069	$	9,209		$	858,576
Segment income before taxes										22,183			3,768		(764		)	25,187

Revenues from segments below the quantitative thresholds requiring them to be reported separately are attributable to three operating segments of the Company. These segments include a tire company, an insurance agency, and a hunting lease operation. None of these segments has ever met any of the quantitative thresholds that would require them to be reported separately.

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89 — Income Taxes

The Company accrued unrecognized income tax benefits totaling $1.9 million as a component of accrued liabilities as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008. The unrecognized tax benefits of $1.9 million at ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, if recognized, would impact the Company’s effective tax rate. Included in this $1.9 million accrual is accrued interest of $185,000 related to unrecognized tax benefits. No amounts were accrued for penalties.

The Company does not anticipate a significant change in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, the tax years ended December 31, 2005, through 2008 remained subject to examination by tax authorities. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is currently examining the Company’s federal income tax return for the tax year 2005.

~~The~~Prior to the application of alternative fuel vehicle tax credits, the Company provided for taxes at a ~~30.2% effective~~39.0% rate in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, compared to ~~an effective~~a rate of 37.5% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. The ~~decrease~~tax rate in the ~~Company’s effective tax rate results from the application~~second quarter of 2009 was offset $0.9 million by tax credits for sales of alternative fuel vehicles to tax-exempt ~~municipalities that cannot claim~~entities. For the ~~tax credits. During~~remainder of 2009, the Company expects to ~~continue~~provide for taxes at a rate of 39.0% prior to ~~apply for~~the application of alternative fuel vehicle tax ~~credits for sales~~

Table of ~~alternative fuel vehicles to tax-exempt municipalities.~~Contents

credits. As a result, the Company’s effective tax rate may vary significantly depending on the number of alternative fuel vehicles sold to tax-exempt entities in any given period.

910 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of financial instruments at December 31, 2008:

The carrying value of current assets and current liabilities approximates the fair value due to the short maturity of these items.

The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt is based on secondary market indicators. Since the Company’s debt is not quoted, estimates are based on each obligation’s characteristics, including remaining maturities, interest rate, credit rating, collateral, amortization schedule and liquidity. The carrying amount approximates fair value.

11 — Medium-Duty GMC Truck Franchises

During the second quarter of 2009, General Motors made the decision to terminate its medium-duty GMC truck production and wind-down the Company’s medium-duty GMC truck franchises, which forced the Company to take a $6.7 million pre-tax asset impairment charge. The impairment charge was offset by $1.8 million in assistance from General Motors. This impairment charge resulted in a net charge to cost of sales of $4.0 million, a net charge to SG&A expense of $0.1 million and a charge to amortization expense of $0.8 million. See Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for additional detail related to the wind-down of the Company’s medium-duty GMC truck franchises.

12 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In ~~December 2007,~~April 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ~~SFAS No.~~FASB Staff Position FAS 141(R),-1, “Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business ~~Combinations”~~Combination that Arise from Contingencies” (“~~SFAS~~FAS 141(R)”-1”)~~, which establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer: (a) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable~~. FAS 141(R)-1 requires that assets acquired ~~the~~and liabilities assumed ~~and any noncontrolling interest~~ in ~~the acquiree; (b) recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the~~a business combination ~~or a gain~~that arise from a bargain purchase; and (c) determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141(R) requires contingent consideration tocontingencies be recognized at ~~its~~ fair value, onin accordance with FAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” if the fair value can be determined during the measurement period. If the fair value of a pre-acquisition contingency cannot be determined during the measurement period, FAS 141(R)-1 requires that the contingency be recognized at the acquisition date in accordance with FASB Statement No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies,” and for certain arrangements, changes in fair value to be recognized in earnings until settled. SFAS 141(R) also requires acquisition-related transaction and restructuring costs to be expensed rather than treated as partFASB Interpretation No. 14, “Reasonable Estimation of the ~~cost~~Amount of a Loss,” if it meets the ~~acquisition. SFAS~~criteria for recognition in that guidance. FAS 141(R) ~~applies prospectively to~~-1 is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 141(R)-1 to have a significant impact on its consolidated results of operations and financial position, but will impact any business combinations that close in the future.

In ~~June 2008,~~May 2009, the FASB issued ~~FASB Staff Position EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions~~Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 165 (“SFAS No. 165”), “Subsequent Events.” SFAS No. 165 establishes the standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are ~~Participating Securities.” EITF 03-6-1~~issued. This Statement also requires unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents to be treated as participating securities as defined in EITF Issue No. 03-6, “Participating Securities and the ~~Two-Class Method under FASB Statement No. 128,” and, therefore, included in~~disclosure of the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share under the two-class method described in FASB Statement No. 128, “Earnings per Share.” Upon adoption, all previously reported earnings per share data should be adjusted retrospectively to conform to the requirements of EITF 03-6-1.date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. The Company isadopted this standard, as required, ~~to adopt EITF 03-6-1 starting in~~for the period ended June 30, 2009. ~~The Company does~~Adoption of SFAS No. 165 did not ~~expect EITF 03-6-1 to~~ have an ~~effect~~impact on ~~its~~the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

9Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB Staff Position FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments.” This FASB Staff Position extends the disclosure requirements under SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” to interim financial statements. It also amends APB Opinion No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting” to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. This FASB Staff Position only requires additional disclosure and did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q (or otherwise made by the Company or on the Company’s behalf from time to time in other reports, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, news releases, conferences, website postings or otherwise) that are not statements of historical fact constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended(the “Exchange Act”), notwithstanding that such statements are not specifically identified. Forward-looking statements include statements about the Company’s financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management of the Company for future operations. These forward-looking statements reflect the best judgments of the Company about the future events and trends based on the beliefs of the Company’s management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company’s management. Use of the words “may,” “should,” “continue,” “plan,” “potential,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect” and “intend” and words or phrases of similar import, as they relate to the Company or its subsidiaries or Company management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those set forth under Item 1A—Risk Factors in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 as well as future growth rates and margins for certain of our products and services, future demand for our products and services, risks associated with the current recession and its impact on capital markets and liquidity, competitive factors, general economic conditions, cyclicality, market conditions in the new and used truck and equipment markets, customer relations, relationships with vendors, the interest rate environment, governmental regulation and supervision, seasonality, distribution networks, product introductions and acceptance, technological change, changes in industry practices, one-time events and other factors described herein and in the Company’s quarterly and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (collectively, “Cautionary Statements”). Although the Company believes that its expectations are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Based upon changing conditions, should any one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in any forward-looking statements. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the applicable Cautionary Statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as the date on which they are made and the Company undertakes no duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

The following comments should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Note Regarding Trademarks Used in This Form 10-Q

Peterbilt® is a registered trademark of Peterbilt Motors Company. PACCAR® is a registered trademark of PACCAR, Inc. GMC® is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation. Hino® is a registered trademark of Hino Motors, Ltd. UD® is a registered trademark of Nissan Diesel Motor Co., Ltd. Isuzu® is a registered trademark of Isuzu Motors Limited. John Deere® is a registered trademark of Deere & Company. Kenworth® is a registered trademark of PACCAR, Inc. doing business as Kenworth Truck Company. Volvo® is a registered trademark of Volvo Trademark Holding AB. Freightliner® is a registered trademark of Freightliner Corporation. Mack® is a registered trademark of Mack Trucks, Inc. Navistar® is a registered trademark of Navistar International Corporation. Caterpillar® is a registered trademark of Caterpillar, Inc. Cummins® is a registered trademark of Cummins Engine Company, Inc. PacLease® is a registered trademark of PACCAR Leasing Corporation. CitiCapital® is a registered trademark of Citicorp. Ford® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company. Cummins® is a registered trademark of Cummins Intellectual Property, Inc. Eaton is a registered trademark of Eaton Corporation. Arvin Meritor® is a registered trademark of Meritor Technology, Inc.® Case is a registered trademark of Case Corporation. Komatsu® is a registered trademark of Kabushiki Kaisha Komatsu Seisakusho Corporation Japan. The CIT Group® is a registered trademark of CIT Group Holdings, Inc. JPMorgan Chase® is a registered trademark of JP Morgan Chase & Co. SAP® is a registered trademark of SAP Aktiengesellschaft. International® is a registered trademark of Navistar International Transportation Corp. Blue Bird® is a registered trademark of Blue Bird Investment Corporation.

General

Rush Enterprises, Inc. was incorporated in Texas in 1965 and currently consists of two reportable segments: the Truck Segment and the Construction Equipment Segment. The Company conducts business through numerous subsidiaries, all of which it wholly owns, directly or indirectly. Its principal offices are located at 555 IH 35 South, New Braunfels, Texas 78130.

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The Company is a full-service, integrated retailer of premium transportation and construction equipment and related services. The Company’s Rush Truck Centers sell vehicles manufactured by Peterbilt Motors Company (a division of PACCAR, Inc.), International, Volvo, GMC, Hino, UD, Ford, Isuzu and Blue Bird. The Company also operates two John Deere construction equipment dealerships at its Rush Equipment Centers in Southeast Texas. The newest construction equipment dealership opened in Rose City, Texas in July 2008. Through its strategically located network of Rush Truck Centers and its Rush Equipment Centers, the Company provides one-stop service for the needs of its customers, including retail sales of new and used trucks and construction equipment, aftermarket parts sales, service and repair facilities, and financing, leasing and rental, and insurance products.

The Company’s Rush Truck Centers are principally located in high traffic areas throughout the southern United States. Since commencing operations as a Peterbilt heavy-duty truck dealer in 1966, the Company has grown to operate more than 50 Rush Truck Centers in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.

Our business strategy consists of providing our customers with competitively priced products supported with timely and reliable service through our integrated dealer network. We intend to continue to implement our business strategy, reinforce customer loyalty and remain a market leader by continuing to develop our Rush Truck Centers and Rush Equipment Centers as we extend our geographic focus through strategic acquisitions of new locations and expansions of our existing facilities and product lines.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with ~~United States generally accepted accounting principles.~~U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates. The Company believes the following accounting policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined by specific identification of new and used truck and construction equipment inventory and by the first-in, first-out method for tires, parts and accessories. An allowance is provided when it is anticipated that cost will exceed net realizable value.

Goodwill

The Company applies the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS 142”), in accounting for goodwill. SFAS 142 requires that goodwill and other intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives may not be amortized, but instead must be tested at least annually for impairment, and intangible assets that have finite useful lives should continue to be amortized over their useful lives. SFAS 142 also provides specific guidance for testing goodwill and other non-amortized intangible assets for impairment. SFAS 142 requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions in order to allocate goodwill to reporting units and to determine the fair value of a reporting unit’s net assets and liabilities, including, among other things, an assessment of market condition, projected cash flows, interest rates and growth rates, which could significantly impact the reported value of goodwill and other intangible assets. SFAS 142 requires, in lieu of amortization, an annual impairment review of goodwill.

The Company performs ~~its~~an annual impairment review of goodwill during the fourth quarter of each year ~~and, therefore, did not record an impairment charge related to~~or when events or circumstances indicate a change may have occurred. An interim evaluation of goodwill was required during the ~~first~~second quarter of ~~2009. Management is not aware~~2009 due to General Motors’ decision to terminate production of ~~any impairment charge that may be required; however, a change in economic conditions, if one occurs, could result in an impairment charge~~medium-duty GMC trucks, which resulted in the ~~future.~~winding-down of the Company’s medium-duty GMC truck franchises.

Revenue Recognition Policies

Income on the sale of a truck or a unit of construction equipment is recognized when the customer executes a purchase contract with us, the unit has been delivered to the customer and there are no significant uncertainties related to financing or collectibility. Lease and rental income is recognized over the period of the related lease or rental agreement. Parts and service revenue is recognized at the time the Company sells the parts to its customers or at the time the Company completes the service work order related to service provided to the customer’s unit. Payments received on prepaid

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Finance and Insurance Revenue Recognition

Finance income related to the sale of a unit is recognized when the finance contract is sold to a finance company. The Company arranges financing for customers through various retail funding sources and receives a commission from the lender equal to either the difference between the interest rates charged to customers over the predetermined interest rates set by the financing institution or a commission for the placement of contracts. The Company also receives commissions from the sale of various insurance products to customers. Revenue is recognized by the Company upon the sale of such finance and insurance contracts to the finance and insurance companies net of a provision for estimated repossession losses and interest charge-backs on finance contracts. The Company is not the obligor under any of these underlying contracts. In the case of finance contracts, a customer may prepay, or fail to pay, thereby terminating the underlying contract. If the customer terminates a retail finance contract or other insurance product prior to scheduled maturity, a portion of the commissions previously paid to the Company may be charged back to the Company depending on the terms of the relevant contracts. The estimate of ultimate charge-back exposure is based on the Company’s historical charge-back expense arising from similar contracts, including the impact of refinance and default rates on retail finance contracts and cancellation rates on other insurance products. The actual amount of historical charge-backs has not been significantly different than the Company’s estimates.

Insurance Accruals

The Company is partially self-insured for medical, workers compensation, and property and casualty insurance and calculates a reserve for those claims that have been incurred but not reported and for the remaining portion of those claims that have been reported. The Company uses information provided by third-party administrators to determine the reasonableness of the calculations it performs.

Accounting for Income Taxes

Significant management judgment is required to determine the provisions for income taxes and to determine whether deferred tax assets will be realized in full or in part. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. When it is more likely than not that all or some portion of specific deferred income tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance must be established for the amount of deferred income tax assets that are determined not to be realizable. The Company has a valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets in certain states. Accordingly, the facts and financial circumstances impacting state deferred income tax assets are reviewed quarterly and management’s judgment is applied to determine the amount of valuation allowance required in any given period.

Additionally, despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are consistent with applicable tax law, management believes that certain positions may be challenged by taxing authorities. Settlement of any challenge can result in no change, a complete disallowance, or some partial adjustment reached through negotiations.

The Company follows FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109,” which requires that only income tax benefits that meet the “more likely than not” recognition threshold be recognized or continue to be recognized on its effective date. The Company’s income tax expense includes the impact of reserve provisions and changes to reserves that it considers appropriate, as well as related interest. Unfavorable settlement of any particular issue would require use of the Company’s cash and a charge to income tax expense. Favorable resolution would be recognized as a reduction to income tax expense at the time of resolution.

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

The Company applies the provisions of SFAS 123(R), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors including grants of employee stock options and employee stock purchases under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan based on estimated fair values.

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income.

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Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis includes the Company’s historical results of operations for the three months and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009 and 2008.

The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain financial data as a percentage of total revenues:

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2009		2008		2009		2008		2009		2008

New and used truck sales	59.6	%	62.3	%	60.0	%	65.4	%	59.8	%	63.9	%
Parts and service	33.2		29.1		32.9		26.5		33.0		27.7
Construction equipment sales	2.1		4.2		1.8		4.2		1.9		4.2
Lease and rental	4.1		3.2		4.2		2.9		4.2		3.1
Finance and insurance	0.5		0.9		0.7		0.7		0.6		0.8
Other	0.5		0.3		0.4		0.3		0.5		0.3
Total revenues	100.0		100.0		100.0		100.0		100.0		100.0
Cost of products sold	81.3		80.6		83.1		83.6		82.2		82.3
Gross profit	18.7		19.4		16.9		16.4		17.8		17.7
Selling, general and administrative	15.8		14.1		16.1		13.0		16.0		13.5
Depreciation and amortization	1.2		1.0		1.5		0.9		1.3		0.9
Operating income	1.7		4.3		(0.7	)	2.5		0.5		3.3
Interest expense, net	0.5		0.5		0.5		0.4		0.5		0.4
Gain on sale of assets	0.0		0.0		0.0		0.0		0.0		0.0
Income before income taxes	1.2		3.8		(1.2	)	2.1		0.0		2.9
Provision for income taxes	0.4		1.4		(0.8	)	0.8		(0.2	)	1.1
Net income	0.8	%	2.4	%
Net Income					(0.4	)%	1.3	%	0.2	%	1.8	%

The following table sets forth the unit sales and revenue for new heavy-duty, new medium-duty and used trucks and the absorption rate for the periods indicated (revenue in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31,						% Change		Three Months Ended June 30,						%		Six Months Ended June 30,						%
	2009			2008			2009 vs 2008		2009			2008			Change		2009			2008			Change
Truck unit sales:
New heavy-duty trucks	1,032			1,266			(18.5	)%	954			1,665			(42.7	)%	1,986			2,931			(32.2	)%
New medium-duty trucks	754			972			(22.4	)%	638			979			(34.8	)%	1,392			1,951			(28.7	)%
Total new truck unit sales	1,786			2,238			(20.2	)%	1,592			2,644			(39.8	)%	3,378			4,882			(30.8	)%

Used truck unit sales	577			900			(35.9	)%	776			795			(2.4	)%	1,353			1,695			(20.2	)%

Truck revenue:
New heavy-duty trucks	$	124.0		$	152.3		(18.6	)%	$	116.3		$	200.9		(42.1	)%	$	240.3		$	353.2		(32.0	)%
New medium-duty trucks	48.8			55.2			(11.6	)%	40.7			57.1			(28.7	)%	89.5			112.3			(20.3	)%
Total new truck revenue	$	172.8		$	207.5		(16.7	)%	$	157.0		$	258.0		(39.1	)%	$	329.8		$	465.5		(29.2	)%

Used truck revenue	$	22.7		$	42.6		(46.7	)%	$	29.8		$	38.4		(22.4	)%	$	52.5		$	81.0		(35.2	)%

Other revenue:(1)	$	0.5		$	1.3		(61.5	)%
Other revenue:(1)									$	0.3		$	0.8		(62.5	)%	$	0.8		$	2.2		(63.6	)%

Absorption rate:	97.2		%	104.9		%	(7.3	)%	95.2		%	105.4		%	(9.7	)%	96.2		%	105.1		%	(8.5	)%

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Key Performance Indicator

Absorption Rate

Management uses many performance metrics to evaluate the performance of its dealerships, but considers its “absorption rate” to be of critical importance. Absorption rate is calculated by dividing the gross profit from the parts, service and body shop departments by the overhead expenses of all of a dealership’s departments, except for the selling expenses of the new and used truck departments and carrying costs of new and used truck inventory. When 100% absorption is achieved, then gross profit from the sale of a truck, after sales commissions and inventory carrying costs, directly impacts operating profit. In 1999, the Company’s truck dealerships’ absorption rate was approximately 80%. The Company has made a concerted effort to increase its absorption rate since ~~then.~~1999. The Company’s truck dealerships achieved a ~~104.9%~~105.4% absorption rate for the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008, and ~~97.2%~~95.2% absorption rate for the ~~first~~second quarter in 2009.

Three Months Ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, Compared to Three Months Ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2008

~~Rush Enterprises remained profitable~~As expected, continued weak truck and aftermarket sales caused the second quarter to be the most challenging operating period since this downturn began in 2007.

During the second quarter of 2009, General Motors made the decision to terminate its medium-duty GMC truck production and wind-down the Company’s medium-duty GMC truck franchises, which forced the Company to take a $6.7 million pre-tax asset impairment charge. The impairment charge was offset by $1.8 million in assistance from General Motors, which was recorded as a receivable from General Motors. This impairment charge resulted in a net charge to cost of sales of $4.0 million, a net charge to SG&A expense of $0.1 million and a charge to amortization expense of $0.8 million. The Company was the largest medium-duty GMC truck dealership group in the country with 15 franchise locations in six states and the loss these truck franchises will likely have some negative impact on our future financial performance.

Medium-duty GMC truck sales, service and parts revenues totaled approximately $35.4 million in 2008, and $16.4 million in the first ~~quarter~~six months of ~~2009 despite very difficult market conditions.~~2009. The ~~ongoing~~Company will continue to provide parts and service to its existing GMC customers. The Company represents multiple medium-duty brands that currently compete with GMC across our dealership network. The Company believes that the loss of the medium-duty GMC truck line will be partially offset by sales of competitive medium-duty products.

The extended recession ~~had a severe~~continued to impact on the Company’s ~~aftermarket operations in the first quarter of 2009.~~ Rush Truck Centers’ ~~aftermarket~~ parts, service and body shop operations throughout the second quarter of 2009 as revenues decreased ~~6.4%~~16.6% and gross profit decreased ~~12.8%. This sharp~~21.4%, compared to the second quarter of 2008. Despite the 21.4% decline in ~~aftermarket~~ gross profit, ~~caused~~ our absorption rate ~~to decrease to 97.2%~~only declined 10.2%, from ~~104.9%~~105.4% in the ~~first~~second quarter of ~~last year.~~2008 to 95.2% in the second quarter of 2009 due to continued expense management.

Depressed consumer spending has reduced over-the-road freight tonnage, the freight-intensive automotive and construction industries remain depressed, and most recently the oil and gas industry has dramatically reduced expenditures due to the decrease in oil and gas prices. While our network of dealerships has been built to provide geographic and customer diversity, it appears that all areas of the country and almost every industry are being affected by the recession. Decreased freight tonnage and overall weakness incontinued into almost every ~~vocational~~ market ~~we serve creates~~the Company serves. Freight

-intensive automotive, construction and oil and gas industries remain particularly depressed during the second quarter of 2009. Many customers continue to have excess capacity ~~for our customers,~~ which ~~is allowing~~allows them to delay maintenance on the trucks they already own and delay purchases of new trucks.~~The Company expects the second quarter of 2009 to be the weakest quarter since the truck market downturn began in 2007 because of weak truck and aftermarket sales.~~

We believe demand for new Class 8 trucks will begin to increase during the second half of the year because of the current average age of vehicles in operation, which is at a level last seen in the early 1990’s, and the impending 2010 diesel emissions regulations, which may add as much as $10,000 to the cost of Class 8 trucks with engines manufactured after January 1, 2010. While depressed used truck values and tight credit continue to impede truck sales efforts, we are seeing increasing interest and requests for quotes from some of our customers. Unfortunately, economic uncertainty remains high and we are not in a position to predict when the economy will improve and lenders will begin to ease credit requirements. We are hopeful that the recent increase in customer interest and inquiries will translate into improved truck sales in the second half of 2009.

A.C.T. Research Co., LLC (“A.C.T. Research”), a truck industry data and forecasting service provider, currently predicts U.S. retail sales of Class 8 trucks of approximately ~~114,600~~93,000 units in 2009, ~~an 18.1%~~a 33.5% decline from the number of ~~deliveries~~units sold in 2008. ~~However,~~With U.S. Class 8 retail sales forecast now below 100,000 units, the Company expects ~~that 2009 sales~~this will continue to be one of the weakest new Class 8 ~~units to be in the range of 100,000 to 110,000 units.~~truck markets since 1983.

A.C.T. Research currently predicts U.S. retail sales of Class 4, 5, 6, and 7 medium-duty trucks of approximately ~~153,500~~112,000 units in 2009, ~~an 11.5%~~a 35.4% decline from the number of ~~deliveries~~units sold in 2008. The ~~Company believes~~medium-duty truck market will remain weak until general economic conditions in the U.S. ~~retail sales of medium-duty trucks in 2009 could decrease as much as 20% compared~~begin to ~~2008.~~improve.

The Company’s overall parts, service and body shop sales decreased ~~7.1%~~14.7% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009 compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. We anticipate parts, service and body shop sales to remain weak until general economic conditions improve.

In the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, the Company’s construction equipment segment revenue decreased by ~~48.3%~~61.2% compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. This decrease ~~was largely~~is attributable to the weakening construction equipment market in the Houston area. Current industry forecasts suggest that construction equipment sales will decline approximately ~~30%~~50% in the Company’s area of responsibility during ~~2009.~~2009 due to lower housing starts, decreased oil and gas activity and general economic conditions.

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The ongoing weakness in the economy and tight credit markets continue to impact consumer confidence and spending, which have a direct impact on freight demand and, ultimately, our financial performance. Overall economic uncertainty continues to make it difficult for the Company to forecast future results of operations.

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Revenues

Revenues decreased ~~$74.8~~$142.6 million, or ~~18.5%~~31.4%, in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. Sales of new and used trucks decreased ~~$55.4~~$110.0 million, or ~~22.0%~~37.0%, in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. Uncertain economic conditions, the weak freight environment, slowing construction markets and tight credit markets contributed to decreased demand for trucks and construction equipment and aftermarket service in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009. The Company does not believe that demand for trucks will increase until general economic conditions begin to improve and credit is made available on reasonable terms to a wider range of ~~buyers on reasonable terms.~~buyers.

The Company sold ~~1,032~~954 heavy-duty units in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, a ~~18.5%~~42.7% decrease compared to ~~1,266~~1,665 heavy-duty trucks in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. According to A.C.T. Research, the U.S. Class 8 truck market decreased ~~28.0%~~40.0% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. The Company’s share of the U.S. Class 8 truck sales market was approximately 3.9% in 2008. The Company expects its share to range between 3.9% and ~~4.1%~~4.2% of the U.S. Class 8 truck market in 2009, which would result in the sale of approximately ~~3,900~~3,600 to ~~4,500~~4,000 Class 8 trucks based on ~~our~~A.C.T. Research’s current U.S. retail sales estimates of ~~100,000 to 110,000~~93,000 units.

The Company sold ~~754~~638 medium-duty trucks, including ~~128~~83 buses, in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, a ~~22.4%~~34.8% decrease compared to ~~972~~979 medium-duty trucks in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. In June 2008, the Company acquired certain assets of Capital Bus Sales and Service of Texas, Inc., which included a Blue Bird bus franchise for the majority of the state of Texas. A.C.T. Research estimates that unit sales of Class 4 through 7 trucks in the U.S. decreased approximately ~~33%~~50% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. In 2008, the Company achieved a 2.1% share of the Class 4 through 7 truck sales market in the U.S. The Company expects its share to range between ~~2.1%~~2.3% and ~~2.3%~~2.5% of the U.S. Class 4 through 7 truck sales market in 2009. This market share percentage would result in the sale of approximately ~~3,000~~2,600 to ~~3,500~~2,800 of Class 4 through 7 trucks in 2009 based on ~~our~~A.C.T. Research’s current U.S. retail sales estimates of ~~approximately 140,000 to 153,500~~112,000 units.

The Company sold ~~577~~776 used trucks in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, a ~~35.9%~~2.4% decrease compared to ~~900~~795 used trucks in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. For 2009, used truck sales volumes and prices will be primarily driven by general economic conditions and the availability of credit, which collectively have had a severe impact on this market since 2008. The Company expects to sell approximately ~~2,300~~2,500 to ~~2,500~~2,700 used trucks in 2009.

Parts and service sales decreased ~~$8.4~~$17.8 million, or ~~7.1%~~14.7%, in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. Same store parts and service sales decreased ~~$13.3~~$19.9 million, or ~~11.3%~~19.8%, in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008, primarily due to weakening economic conditions. Parts and service sales have continually decreased since the ~~fall~~Fall of 2008, and the Company expects parts and service sales to remain weak through the ~~second~~third quarter of 2009.

Sales of new and used construction equipment decreased ~~$9.9~~$13.5 million, or ~~58.7%~~71.1%, in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. This decrease was largely attributable to the weakening construction market in the Houston area. John Deere’s rolling twelve month average market share in the Houston area construction equipment market decreased to ~~16.4%~~16.8% as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009 from a rolling twelve month average of ~~18.1%~~22.0% as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2008. In 2009, the Company expects new construction equipment unit sales in our area of responsibility to decrease approximately ~~25%~~40% to ~~30%~~50%, compared to 2008.

Truck lease and rental revenues ~~increased $0.5~~decreased $0.2 million, or ~~3.5%~~1.0%, in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009 compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. This increase in lease and rental revenue is consistent with management’s expectations, considering the increased number of units put into service in the lease and rental fleet during 2008, which was primarily due to the acquisition of an Idealease location in North Carolina. The Company expects lease and rental revenue to increase approximately 2% to 5% in 2009 compared to 2008.

Finance and insurance revenues decreased ~~$1.9~~$0.9 million, or ~~52.4%~~29.0%, in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009 compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. The decrease in finance and insurance revenue is a direct result of the decline in truck sales and the tight credit market. The Company expects finance and insurance revenue to fluctuate proportionately with the new Class 8 truck market in 2009. Finance and insurance revenues have limited direct costs and, therefore, contribute a disproportionate share of the Company’s operating profits.

Other income ~~increased $0.4~~decreased $0.2 million, or ~~31.2%~~14.1% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009 compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. Other income consists primarily of the gain on sale realized on trucks from the lease and rental fleet, commissions

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Gross Profit

Gross profit decreased ~~$16.5~~$21.7 million, or ~~21.1%~~29.2%, in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. Gross profit as a percentage of sales ~~decreased~~increased to ~~18.7%~~16.9% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009 from ~~19.4%~~16.4% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. This ~~decrease~~slight increase is primarily a result of a change in our product sales mix. Truck sales, a lower margin revenue item, decreased ~~demand for aftermarket parts~~as a percentage of total revenue to 60.0% in the second quarter of 2009 from 65.4% in the second quarter of 2008. Parts and service ~~which causes~~revenue, a higher margin ~~deterioration~~revenue item, increased as a percentage of total revenue to 32.9% in ~~parts and service revenue.~~the second quarter of 2006 from 26.5% in the second quarter of 2008.

Gross margins on Class 8 truck sales decreased to ~~7.0%~~5.1% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, from ~~9.3%~~7.6% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. Gross margins on Class 8 truck sales were negatively impacted by decreased demand for new trucks and a change in our product sales mix that included decreased sales of trucks in inventory, which are a higher margin revenue item. In 2009, the Company expects overall gross margins from Class 8 truck sales of approximately ~~6.0%~~5.0% to 7.0%.

Gross margins on medium-duty truck sales ~~slightly increased~~decreased to ~~6.4%~~(1.6%) in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, from ~~6.0%~~5.2% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. ~~Gross margins on~~The decrease in gross margin during the second quarter of 2009 is largely attributable to the new GMC medium-duty truck inventory write-down caused by General Motors’ decision to stop manufacturing GMC medium-duty trucks ~~are difficult~~and to ~~forecast accurately because gross margins vary significantly depending upon~~wind-down the ~~mix~~Company’s GMC medium-duty truck franchise agreements. For the remainder of ~~fleet and non-fleet purchasers and types of medium-duty trucks sold. For~~ 2009, the Company expects overall gross margins from medium-duty truck sales of approximately 5.0% to ~~6.5%~~7.0%.

Gross margins on used truck sales ~~decreased~~increased to ~~5.7%~~6.7% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, from ~~7.0%~~(6.1%) in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. ~~Write-downs~~ The decrease in gross margins in the second quarter of 2008 was the result of a $5.4 million write-down of used truck inventory, ~~values during the first quarter of 2009 caused gross margins on used truck sales to decrease in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter of 2008. The write-downs were~~which was necessary because of decreased demand for used trucks as a result of worsening general economic conditions, decreased freight demand, and the tight credit market. Excluding the write-down of used truck inventory, gross margins on used truck sales in the second quarter of 2008 were 7.3%. The Company ~~is hopeful that~~expects margins on used trucks will be in the range of approximately 5.5% to 7.5% during 2009, but this will largely depend upon general economic conditions and the availability of credit.

Gross margins from the Company’s parts, service and body shop operations decreased to ~~39.2%~~38.9% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, from ~~41.6%~~41.9% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. Gross profit for the parts, service and body shop departments decreased ~~slightly~~ to ~~$42.8~~$39.9 million in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009 from ~~$48.9~~$50.5 million in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. The Company expects gross margins on parts, service and body shop operations of approximately 39.0% to 41.0% during 2009.

Gross margins on new and used construction equipment sales ~~increased~~decreased to ~~12.0%~~4.1% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009 from ~~10.4%~~9.3% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. This ~~increase~~decrease in gross margin is primarily attributable to a dramatic decrease in demand for construction equipment and change in our product sales mix. The Company expects 2009 gross margins to remain in a range of approximately ~~9.0%~~5.0% to ~~12.0%~~10.0% as the Company continues efforts to increase its market share.

Gross margins from truck lease and rental sales ~~decreased~~increased to ~~11.5%~~12.4% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, from approximately ~~16.9%~~11.6% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. ~~The decrease~~This slight increase in the gross margin from lease and rental sales is primarily due to the ~~decreased~~increased utilization of trucks and crane-mounted trucks in our rental fleet. The Company expects gross margins from lease and rental sales of approximately 11.0% to 16.0% during 2009. The Company’s policy is to depreciate its lease and rental fleet using a straight line method over the customer’s contractual lease term. The lease unit is depreciated to a residual value that approximates fair value at the expiration of the lease term. This policy results in the Company realizing reasonable gross margins while the unit is in service and a corresponding gain or loss on sale when the unit is sold at the end of the lease term.

Finance and insurance revenues and other income, as described above, have limited direct costs and, therefore, contribute a disproportionate share of gross profit.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) expenses decreased ~~$4.9~~$8.6 million, or ~~8.6%~~14.6%, in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales increased to ~~15.8%~~16.1% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, from ~~14.1%~~13.0% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales have historically ranged from 10.0% to 15.0%. In general, when new and used truck revenue decreases as a percentage of revenue, SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue will be at, or exceed, the higher end of this range. In the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, the selling

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portion of SG&A expenses, which consists primarily of commissions on truck and construction equipment sales, decreased ~~29.3%~~30.6% and the general and administrative portion of SG&A decreased ~~6.6%~~13.0% compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. In 2009, the Company expects the selling portion of SG&A expenses to be approximately 25% to 28% of new and used truck gross profit. The selling portion of SG&A varies based on the gross profit derived from truck sales. The Company took action throughout 2008 and in the first quarter of 2009 to reduce overhead expenses to a level more appropriate to serve the current market. The Company will continue to adjust the general and administrative portion of SG&A in accordance with market conditions.

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Interest Expense, Net

Net interest expense decreased $0.3 million, or ~~15.7%~~15.0%, in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009 compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. If floor plan interest rates remain at current levels, the Company expects net interest expense in 2009 to decrease approximately 10.0% compared to 2008.

Income Before Income Taxes

Income before income taxes decreased ~~$11.4~~$13.7 million, or ~~73.5%~~140.8%, in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009 compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008, as a result of the factors described above. The Company believes that income before income taxes in 2009 will decrease compared to 2008 based on the factors described above.

Income Taxes

Income taxes decreased ~~$4.6~~$6.1 million, or ~~78.7%~~167.0%, in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, compared to the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. ~~The~~Prior to the application of alternative fuel vehicle tax credits, the Company provided for taxes at a ~~30.2% effective~~39.0% rate in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, compared to ~~an effective~~a rate of 37.5% in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2008. The ~~decrease~~tax rate in the ~~Company’s effective tax rate results from the application~~second quarter of 2009 was offset $0.9 million by tax credits for sales of alternative fuel vehicles to tax-exempt ~~municipalities that cannot claim~~entities. For the ~~tax credits. During~~remainder of 2009, the Company expects to ~~continue~~provide for taxes at a rate of 39.0% prior to ~~apply for~~the application of alternative fuel vehicle tax ~~credits for sales~~credits. As a result, the Company’s effective tax rate may vary significantly depending on the number of alternative fuel vehicles sold to tax-exempt ~~municipalities.~~entities in any given period. These transactions will increase the Company’s SG&A expense because the Company passes a ~~portion~~majority of these credits on to these tax-exempt ~~municipalities~~entities in the form of a discretionary rebate. As a result, the Company’s effective tax rate may vary significantly depending on the number of alternative fuel vehicles sold to tax-exempt entities.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2009, Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

Unless otherwise stated below, the Company’s variance explanations and future expectations with regard to the items discussed in this section are set forth in the discussion of the “Three Months Ended June 30, 2009, Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2008.”

Revenues decreased $217.4 million, or 25.3%, in the first six months of 2009, compared to the first six months of 2008. Sales of new and used trucks decreased $165.5 million, or 30.2%, in the first six months of 2009, compared to the first six months of 2008.

The Company sold 1,986 heavy-duty units in the first six months of 2009, a 32.2% decrease compared to 2,931 heavy-duty trucks in the first six months of 2008. According to A.C.T. Research, the U.S. Class 8 truck market decreased 36.0% in the first six months of 2009, compared to the first six months of 2008.

The Company sold 1,392 medium-duty trucks, including 211 buses, in the first six months of 2009, a 28.7% decrease compared to 1,951 medium-duty trucks in the first six months of 2008. A.C.T. Research estimates that unit sales of Class 4 through 7 trucks in the U.S decreased approximately 47.0% in the first six months of 2009, compared to the first six months of 2008.

The Company sold 1,353 used trucks in the first six months of 2009, a 20.2% decrease compared to 1,695 used trucks in the first six months of 2008.

Parts and service sales decreased $26.1 million, or 11.0%, in the first six months of 2009, compared to the first six months of 2008.

Sales of new and used construction equipment decreased $23.4 million, or 65.2%, in the first six months of 2009, compared to the first six months of 2008.

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Truck lease and rental revenues increased $0.3 million, or 1.2%, in the first six months of 2009, compared to the first six months of 2008.

Finance and insurance revenues decreased $2.8 million, or 41.4%, in the first six months of 2009, compared to the first six months of 2008.

Other income slightly increased $0.2 million, or 6.9%, in the first six months of 2009, compared to the first six months of 2008. Other income consists of the gain on sale realized on trucks from the lease and rental fleet, commissions earned from John Deere for direct manufacturer sales into our area of responsibility, document fees related to truck sales and purchase discounts.

Gross Profit

Gross profit decreased $38.2 million, or 25.0%, in the first six months of 2009, compared to the first six months of 2008. Gross profit as a percentage of sales remained flat at 17.8% in the first six months of 2009 and the first six months of 2008.

Gross margins on Class 8 truck sales decreased to 6.1% in the first six months of 2009, from 8.3% in the first six months of 2008.

Gross margins on medium-duty truck sales decreased to 2.8% in the first six months of 2009, from 5.6% in the first six months of 2008.

Gross margins on used truck sales increased to 6.3% in the first six months of 2009, from 0.6% in the first six months of 2008. The decrease in gross margins in the first six months of 2008 was the result of a $5.4 million write-down of used truck inventory. Excluding the write-down of used truck inventory, gross margins on used truck sales were 7.3% in the first six months of 2008.

Gross margins from the Company’s parts, service and body shop operations decreased to 39.0% in the first six months of 2009, from 41.8% in the first six months of 2008. Gross profit for the parts, service and body shop departments was $82.7 million in the first six months of 2009, compared to $99.4 million in the first six months of 2008.

Gross margins on new and used construction equipment sales were 8.8% in the first six months of 2009, compared to 9.8% in the first six months of 2008.

Gross margins from truck lease and rental sales decreased to 12.0% in the first six months of 2009, from approximately 14.2% in the first six months of 2008.

Finance and insurance revenues and other income, as described above, has limited direct costs and, therefore, contributes a disproportionate share of gross profit.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

SG&A expenses decreased $13.5 million, or 11.7%, in the first six months of 2009, compared to the first six months of 2008. SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales was 16.0% in the first six months of 2009 and 13.5% in the first six months of 2008.

Interest Expense, Net

Net interest expense decreased $0.6 million, or 15.4%, in the first six months of 2009, compared to the first six months of 2008.

Income before Income Taxes

Income before income taxes decreased $25.0 million, or 99.4%, in the first six months of 2009, compared to the first six months of 2008.

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Provision for Income Taxes

Income taxes decreased $10.6 million, or 112.7%, in the first six months of 2009, compared to the first six months of 2008. The Company provided for taxes at a 39.0% rate in the first six months of 2009, compared to a rate of 37.5% in the first six months of 2008. The tax rate in the first six months of 2009 was offset $1.3 million by tax credits for sales of alternative fuel vehicles to tax-exempt entities.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company’s short-term cash requirements are primarily for working capital, inventory financing, the improvement and expansion of existing facilities, the implementation of SAP enterprise software and dealership management system, and the construction of new facilities. Historically, these cash requirements have been met through the retention of profits and borrowings under our floor plan arrangements. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, the Company had working capital of approximately ~~$168.3~~$160.5 million, including ~~$131.6~~$121.0 million in cash available to fund our operations. The Company believes that these funds are sufficient to meet its short-term and long-term cash requirements.

The Company may request working capital advances in the minimum amount of $100,000 under its Amended and Restated Wholesale Security Agreement with GE Capital, its primary truck lender. However, such working capital advances may not cause the total indebtedness owed GE Capital to exceed an amount equal to the wholesale advances made against the then current inventory less any payment reductions then due. There were no working capital advances outstanding under this agreement at ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009.

The Company has a secured line of credit that provides for a maximum borrowing of $8.0 million. There were no advances outstanding under this secured line of credit at ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, however, $6.1 million was pledged to secure various letters of credit related to self-insurance products, leaving $1.9 million available for future borrowings as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009.

The Company’s long-term real estate debt agreements require the Company to satisfy various financial ratios such as the debt to worth ratio and the fixed charge coverage ratio. The Company’s floor plan financing agreement with GE Capital does not contain financial covenants. At ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, the Company iswas in compliance with all debt covenants. The Company does not anticipate any breach of the covenants in the foreseeable future.

Titan Technology Partners is currently implementing SAP enterprise software and a new SAP dealership management system for the Company. The total cost of the SAP software and implementation is estimated to be approximately ~~$30.0 million to~~ $32.0 million. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, the Company had cumulative expenditures of ~~$22.7~~$24.5 million related to the SAP project. The Company expects to spend approximately ~~$7.0~~$4.0 million to ~~$8.0~~$4.5 million related to the SAP project induring the remainder of 2009.

The Company is currently constructing a new facility for its Rush Truck Center location in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at an estimated cost of $12.0 million. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, the Company had expenditures of ~~$5.6~~$8.6 million related to the construction of the new facility.

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The Company also expects to make capital expenditures for recurring items such as computers, shop tools and equipment and vehicles of approximately ~~$10.0~~$8.0 million during 2009. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, the Company had expenditures of approximately ~~$1.0~~$2.7 million related to these recurring items.

On July 22, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase, from time to time, up to an aggregate of $20,000,000 of its shares of Class A common stock and/or Class B common stock. Repurchases will be made at times and in amounts as the Company deems appropriate and will be made through open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions and other lawful means. The manner, timing and amount of any repurchases will be determined by the Company based on an evaluation of market conditions, stock price and other factors, including those related to the ownership requirements of its dealership agreements with manufacturers it represents. The stock repurchase program has no expiration date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. While the stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount or class of common stock, the Company anticipates that it will be repurchasing primarily shares of its Class B common stock. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, the Company has repurchased 1,639,843 shares of its Class B common stock at a cost of $17.9 million, none of which occurred during the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009.

The Company currently anticipates funding its capital expenditures relating to the SAP software and implementation, construction of ~~its~~ new Rush Truck ~~Center in Oklahoma City,~~Centers, recurring expenses and any stock repurchases through its operating

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cash flow. The Company expects to finance 80% of the appraised value of ~~the Oklahoma City facility~~newly constructed Rush Truck Centers upon completion, which will increase the Company’s cash and cash equivalents by that amount.

The Company has no other material commitments for capital expenditures as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, except that the Company will continue to purchase vehicles for its lease and rental division and authorize capital expenditures for improvement and expansion of its dealership facilities based on market opportunities. The Company expects to purchase trucks worth approximately $30.0 million for its leasing operations in 2009, depending on customer demand, which it will finance.

Cash Flows

Cash and cash equivalents decreased by ~~$14.8~~$25.5 million during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, and decreased by ~~$40.8~~$28.9 million during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2008. The major components of these changes are discussed below.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Cash flows from operating activities include net income adjusted for non-cash items and the effects of changes in working capital. During the first ~~quarter~~six months of 2009, operating activities resulted in net cash provided by operations of ~~$41.8~~$78.0 million. Cash provided by operating activities was primarily impacted by the decrease in inventories which was offset by the decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses. During the first ~~quarter~~six months of 2008, operating activities resulted in net cash ~~used in~~provided by operations of ~~$11.6~~$37.5 million.

Cash flows from operating activities as adjusted for all draws and (payments) on floor plan notes (“Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities”) was ~~$5.1~~$14.0 million for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, and ~~$2.4~~$45.9 million for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2008. Generally, all vehicle and construction equipment dealers finance the purchase of vehicles and construction equipment with floor plan borrowings, and our agreements with our floor plan providers require us to repay amounts borrowed for the purchase of such vehicles and equipment immediately after they are sold. As a result, changes in floor plan notes payable are directly linked to changes in vehicle and construction equipment inventory. However, as reflected in our consolidated statements of cash flows, changes in inventory are recorded as cash flows from operating activities, and draws and (payments) on floor plan notes are recorded as cash flows from financing activities.

Management believes that information about Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities provides investors with a relevant measure of liquidity and a useful basis for assessing the Company’s ability to fund its activities and obligations from operating activities. Floor plan notes payable is classified as a current liability and, therefore, is included in the working capital amounts discussed above.

Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities is a non-GAAP financial measure and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, cash flows from operating activities as reported in our consolidated statements of cash flows in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Additionally, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures of other companies. Set forth below is a reconciliation of cash flow from operating activities as reported in our consolidated statement of cash flows, as if all changes in floor plan notes payable were classified as an operating activity (in thousands).

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Three Months Ended
March 31,

2009

2008

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (GAAP)

$
41,827

$
(11,641
)
Payments on floor plan notes payable

(36,764
)
14,019

Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities (Non-GAAP)

$
5,063

$
2,378

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2009			2008
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)	$	77,995		$	37,517
(Draws) payments on floor plan notes payable	(64,022		)	8,387

Adjusted Cash Flows from Operating Activities (Non-GAAP)	$	13,973		$	45,904

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Cash flows used in investing activities consist primarily of cash used for capital expenditures. During the first ~~quarter~~six months of 2009, cash used in investing activities was ~~$10.9~~$23.4 million. Capital expenditures consisted of purchases of property and equipment, ~~and~~ improvements to our existing dealership facilities and construction of our new facility in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma of ~~$11.0~~$23.5 million. Property and equipment purchases during the first ~~quarter~~six months of 2009 consisted of ~~$3.1~~$6.0 million for additional units for the rental and leasing operations, which was directly offset by borrowings of long-term debt. The Company expects to purchase trucks worth approximately $30.0 million for its leasing operations in 2009, depending on customer demand, all of which will be financed. During 2009, the Company expects to make capital expenditures for

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recurring items such as computers, shop equipment and vehicles of approximately ~~$10.0~~$8.0 million in addition to $7.0 million to $8.0 million for the SAP software implementation described above.

During the first ~~quarter~~six months of 2008, cash used in investing activities was ~~$36.9~~$65.8 million. The Company purchased investments of $355.6 million which was offset by proceeds from the sale of these investments of $325.3 million. See Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for an explanation of these investments. Capital expenditures consisted of purchases of property and equipment, and improvements to our existing dealership facilities of ~~$6.8~~$21.0 million. Property and equipment purchases during the first ~~quarter~~six months of 2008 consisted of ~~$1.3~~$6.2 million offor additional units for the rental and leasing operations, which was directly offset by borrowings of long-term debt.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Cash flows from financing activities include borrowings and repayments of long-term debt and net proceeds of floor plan notes payable. Cash used in financing activities was ~~$45.7~~$80.1 million during the first ~~quarter~~six months of 2009. The Company had borrowings of long-term debt of ~~$2.7~~$6.1 million and repayments of long-term debt of ~~$10.8~~$20.6 million during the first ~~quarter~~six months of 2009. The Company had net payments of floor plan notes payable of ~~$36.8~~$64.0 million during the first ~~quarter~~six months of 2009. The borrowings of long-term debt were primarily related to units for the rental and leasing operations.

Cash ~~provided by~~used in financing activities was ~~$7.8~~$0.6 million during the first ~~quarter~~six months of 2008. The Company had borrowings of long-term debt of ~~$4.4~~$11.7 million and repayments of long-term debt of ~~$10.0~~$19.6 million during the first ~~quarter~~six months of 2008. The Company had net draws of floor plan notes payable of ~~$14.0~~$8.4 million during the first ~~quarter~~six months of 2008. The borrowings of long-term debt were primarily related to refinancing of real ~~estate.~~estate and financing of lease and rental fleet.

Substantially all of the Company’s truck purchases are made on terms requiring payment within 15 days or less from the date the trucks are invoiced from the factory. Effective August 1, 2007, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Wholesale Security Agreement with GE Capital. Interest under the floor plan financing agreement is payable monthly and the rate varies from LIBOR plus 1.15% to LIBOR plus 1.50% depending on the average aggregate month-end balance of debt. The Company finances substantially all of the purchase price of its new truck inventory, and the loan value of its used truck inventory under the floor plan financing agreement with GE Capital, under which GE Capital pays the manufacturer directly with respect to new trucks. The Company makes monthly interest payments to GE Capital on the amount financed, but is not required to commence loan principal repayments on any vehicle until such vehicle has been floor planned for 12 months or is sold. The floor plan financing agreement allows for prepayments and working capital advances with monthly adjustments to the interest due on outstanding advances. On ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, the Company had approximately ~~$229.1~~$203.7 million outstanding under its floor plan financing agreement with GE Capital.

Substantially all of the Company’s new construction equipment purchases are financed by John Deere and JPMorgan Chase (“Chase”). The agreement with John Deere provides an interest free financing period after which time the amount financed is required to be paid in full. When construction equipment is sold prior to the expiration of the interest free finance period, the Company is required to repay the principal within approximately ten days of the sale. If the construction equipment financed by John Deere is not sold within the interest free finance period, it is transferred to the Chase floor plan

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arrangement. The Company makes principal payments for sold new and used construction equipment to Chase on the 15th day of each month. New and used construction equipment is financed to a maximum of book value under a floor plan arrangement with Chase. The Company makes monthly interest payments on the amount financed and is required to commence loan principal repayments on construction equipment as book value is reduced. Principal payments for sold used construction equipment are made to Chase no later than the 15th day of each month following the sale. The loans are collateralized by a lien on the construction equipment. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, the Company’s floor plan arrangement with Chase permitted the financing of up to $20.0 million in construction equipment. On ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, the Company had ~~$1.9~~$1.7 million outstanding under its floor plan financing arrangements with John Deere and ~~$15.0~~$13.3 million outstanding under its floor plan financing arrangement with Chase.

Backlog

On ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, the Company’s backlog of truck orders was approximately ~~$61.0~~$116.6 million as compared to a backlog of truck orders of approximately ~~$255.6~~$220.9 million on ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2008. The Company includes only confirmed orders in its backlog. The delivery time for a custom-ordered truck varies depending on the truck specifications and demand for the particular model ordered; however, due to the decreased demand for trucks, delivery times for heavy-duty trucks have decreased significantly from delivery times during periods of peak demand. As a result, purchasers of heavy-duty trucks currently do not need to place orders several months in advance. The Company sells the majority of its new trucks by customer special order, with the remainder sold out of inventory. Orders from a number of the Company’s major fleet customers are included in the Company’s backlog as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009.

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Seasonality

The Company’s heavy-duty truck business is moderately seasonal. Seasonal effects on new truck sales related to the seasonal purchasing patterns of any single customer type are mitigated by the diverse geographic locations of our dealerships and the Company’s diverse customer base, including regional and national fleets, local municipalities, corporations and owner operators. However, truck parts and service operations historically have experienced higher sales volumes in the second and third quarters.

Seasonal effects in the construction equipment business are primarily driven by the weather. Seasonal effects on construction equipment sales related to the seasonal purchasing patterns of any single customer type are mitigated by the Company’s diverse customer base that includes contractors for residential and commercial construction, utility companies, federal, state and local government agencies, and various petrochemical, industrial and material supply type businesses that require construction equipment in their daily operations.

Cyclicality

The Company’s business is dependent on a number of factors relating to general economic conditions, including fuel prices, interest rate fluctuations, economic recessions, environmental and other government regulations and customer business cycles. Unit sales of new trucks have historically been subject to substantial cyclical variation based on these general economic conditions. According to data published by A.C.T. Research, in recent years total domestic retail sales of new Class 8 trucks have ranged from a low of approximately 140,000 in 2001 and 2008 to a high of approximately 291,000 in 2006. Through geographic expansion, concentration on higher margin parts and service operations and diversification of its customer base, the Company believes it can reduce the negative impact on the Company’s earnings of cyclical trends affecting the heavy-duty truck industry.

Environmental Standards and Other Governmental Regulations

Our operations are subject to numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations, including laws and regulations designed to protect the environment by regulating the discharge of materials into the environment. EPA emission guidelines have traditionally had a major impact on our operations.

EPA emissions guidelines regarding nitrous oxides are scheduled to go into effect for all diesel engines built subsequent to January 1, 2010. Based on current economic and market conditions, the Company does not expect a strong pre-buy of Class 8 trucks to occur in 2009. The magnitude of any pre-buy will be largely dependent upon general economic conditions in the U.S. through the remainder of 2009. The EPA has also passed regulations requiring manufacturers to install on-board diagnostic systems that monitor the functioning of emission control components and alert the vehicle operator to any detected need for emission-related repair on 2010 and later heavy- and medium-duty trucks, which could also impact demand for trucks.

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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

Market risk, including interest rate risk and other relevant market rate or price risks, represents the risk of loss that may impact the financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company.

The Company is exposed to some market risk through interest rates related to our floor plan financing agreements, variable rate debt and discount rates related to finance sales. Floor plan borrowings are based on LIBOR and are used to meet working capital needs. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, the Company had floor plan borrowings of approximately ~~$245.9~~$218.7 million. Assuming an increase or decrease in LIBOR of 100 basis points, annual interest expense could correspondingly increase or decrease by approximately ~~$2.5~~$2.2 million. The Company provides all customer financing opportunities to various finance providers. The Company receives all finance charges in excess of a negotiated discount rate from the finance providers in the month following the date of the financing. The negotiated discount rate is variable, thus subject to interest rate fluctuations. This interest rate risk is mitigated by the Company’s ability to pass discount rate increases to customers through higher financing rates.

The Company is also exposed to some market risk through interest rates related to the investment of our current cash and cash equivalents which totaled ~~$131.6~~$121.0 million on ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009. These funds are generally invested as a prepayment against our floor plan financing debt or in variable interest rate instruments in accordance with the Company’s investment policy. As such instruments mature and the funds are reinvested, we are exposed to changes in market interest rates. This risk is mitigated by management’s ongoing evaluation of the best investment rates available for current and noncurrent high quality investments. If market interest rates were to decrease immediately and uniformly to yield 0%, the Company’s annual ~~interest income~~earnings on cash and cash equivalents could correspondingly decrease by approximately ~~$650,000.~~$255,000.

In the past, the Company invested in interest-bearing short-term investments consisting of investment-grade auction rate securities classified as available-for-sale. As a result of the recent liquidity issues experienced in the global credit and capital markets, auctions for investment grade securities held by the Company have failed. The auction rate securities continue to pay interest in accordance with the terms of the underlying security; however, liquidity will be limited until there is a successful auction or until such time as other markets for these investments develop.

As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009, the Company holds $7.6 million of auction rate securities with underlying tax-exempt municipal bonds with stated maturities of 22 years. Given the current market conditions in the auction rate securities market, if the Company determines that the fair value of these securities has temporarily decreased by 10%, the Company’s equity could correspondingly decrease by approximately $0.8 million. If it is determined that the fair value of these securities is other-than-temporarily impaired by 10%, the Company could record a loss on its Consolidated Statements of Income of approximately $0.8 million. For further discussion of the risks related to our auction rate securities, see Note 6 — Investments of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and Item 1A — Risk Factors in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2008.~~2008 (the “2008 Annual Report”).

The Company has not used derivative financial instruments in our investment portfolio.

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures.

The Company, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to Company management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings.

From time to time, we are involved in litigation arising out of the Company’s operations in the ordinary course of business. We maintain liability insurance, including product liability coverage, in amounts deemed adequate by management. To date, aggregate costs to us for claims, including product liability actions, have not been material. However, an uninsured or partially insured claim, or claim for which indemnification is not available, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. We believe that there are no claims or litigation pending, the outcome of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. However, due to the inherent uncertainty of litigation, there can be no assurance that the resolution of any particular claim or proceeding would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations for the fiscal period in which such resolution occurred.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors.

While we attempt to identify, manage and mitigate risks and uncertainties associated with our business to the extent practical under the circumstances, some level of risk and uncertainty will always be present. Item 1A ~~Part I~~ of ~~our~~the 2008 Annual Report ~~on Form 10-K (the “2008 Annual Report”)~~ describes some of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business that have the potential to materially affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

There has been no material change in our risk factors disclosed in ~~our~~the 2008 Annual Report.

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

The Company did not make any unregistered sales of equity securities during the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009, nor did it repurchase any shares of its Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock during the ~~first~~second quarter of 2009.

ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

Not Applicable

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ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

~~Not Applicable~~The following matters were voted upon at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 19, 2009 (the “2009 Annual Meeting”), and received the votes set forth below:

1.All of the following persons nominated were reelected to serve as directors and received the number of votes set forth opposite their respective names:

Name	Number of Votes FOR	Number of Votes WITHHELD

W. Marvin Rush	10,769,048	400,532
W.M. “Rusty” Rush	10,769,041	400,538
Ronald J. Krause	9,108,992	2,060,587
James C. Underwood	9,135,172	2,034,407
Harold D. Marshall	9,134,559	2,035,020
Thomas A. Akin	9,134,701	2,034,878
Gerald R. Szczepanski	10,978,805	190,774

2.A proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2009 fiscal year received 11,141,403 votes FOR and 24,803 votes AGAINST, with 3,373 abstentions.

The two proposals submitted at the 2009 Annual Meeting received more than the number of favorable votes required for approval, and were therefore duly and validly approved by the Company’s shareholders.

ITEM 5. Other Information.

~~Not Applicable~~Effective August 7, 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an amendment and restatement of the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (as amended and restated, the “Restated Bylaws”). The Restated Bylaws were adopted to clarify that the voting standard for the election of directors is a plurality voting standard, which has been the Company’s historical voting standard in elections of directors and is the default standard for the election of directors under Texas law. In particular, the amendment clarifies Section 2.6 by providing that directors are to be elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the holders of shares entitled to vote in the election of directors at a meeting of shareholders at which a quorum is present. Because this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is being filed within four days from the effective date of the Restated Bylaws, the amendment and restatement is being disclosed hereunder rather than under Item 5.03 of a Current Report on Form 8-K.

The foregoing description of the Restated Bylaws is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Restated Bylaws, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 3.2 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and is incorporated herein by reference.

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ITEM 6. ~~Exhibits~~Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Exhibit Title
3.1		Restated Articles of Incorporation of Rush Enterprises, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 000-20797) for the quarter ended June 30, 2008)

~~3.2~~3.2*		Rush Enterprises, Inc. Amended and Restated Bylaws ~~(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-20797) filed December 9, 2008)~~

31.1*		Certification of CEO pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*		Certification of CFO pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1**		Certification of CEO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2**		Certification of CFO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

* filed herewith

** furnished herewith

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

			RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC.


Date: ~~May 11,~~	August 10, 2009	By:	/S/ W.M. “RUSTY” RUSH
			W.M. “Rusty” Rush
			President and Chief Executive Officer
			(Principal Executive Officer)


Date: ~~May 11,~~	August 10, 2009	By:	/S/ STEVEN L. KELLER
			Steven L. Keller
			Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
			(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Exhibit Title
3.2*		Rush Enterprises, Inc. Amended and Restated Bylaws
31.1*		Certification of CEO pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*		Certification of CFO pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1**		Certification of CEO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**		Certification of CFO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

* filed herewith

** furnished herewith

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2009		March 31, 2008
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share, net income available to common shareholders	$	2,863,000	$	9,675,000

Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share, adjusted weighted average shares outstanding	36,991,417		38,373,144
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee and Director stock options and restricted share awards	282,434		615,757
Denominator for diluted earnings per share, adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions	37,273,851		38,988,901

Basic earnings per common share	$	.08	$	.25

Diluted earnings per common share and common share equivalents	$	.08	$	.25

	March 31, 2009	March 31, 2008
Options	2,068,615	157,500

Total anti-dilutive securities	2,068,615	157,500

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2009 AND DECEMBER 31, 2008

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Cyclicality

Environmental Standards and Other Governmental Regulations

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures.