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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Mar 15, 2007 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Rush Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:RUSHA) (Nasdaq:RUSHB), which operates the largest network of heavy-duty and medium-duty truck dealerships in North America and a John Deere construction equipment dealership in Houston, Texas, today announced that, effective March 12, 2007, it has acquired certain assets of Allen-Jensen, Inc., a GMC and Isuzu medium-duty truck dealer in Waco, Texas. Rush immediately added its Peterbilt line of products and will operate this dealership as a full-service Rush Truck Center offering heavy-duty Peterbilt trucks, medium-duty Peterbilt, GMC and Isuzu trucks as well as heavy- and medium-duty parts and service support. The purchase price for this acquisition was approximately $6.3 million.

In making this announcement, W.M. "Rusty" Rush, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rush Enterprises, Inc. stated, "This acquisition complements our strategy to grow our medium-duty business and enhance our ability to service medium-duty customers with a dedicated staff and broad range of product and service offerings. Even further, it expands our ability to offer Peterbilt heavy-duty trucks into the Waco market and strengthens our contiguous network of distribution across the Southern United States by adding another full service location in Texas."

About Rush Enterprises, Inc.

Rush Enterprises, Inc. operates the largest network of heavy-duty truck and medium-duty dealerships in North America and a John Deere construction equipment dealership in Houston, Texas. Its operations include a network of over 40 Rush Truck Centers located in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Tennessee and Texas. The Company has developed its Rush Truck Centers and its Rush Equipment Center as "one-stop centers" where, at one convenient location, its customers can purchase new or used trucks or construction equipment, purchase insurance products, purchase aftermarket parts and accessories and have service performed by certified technicians. For additional information on Rush Enterprises, Inc., please visit www.rushenterprises.com.

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SOURCE: Rush Enterprises, Inc.

Rush Enterprises, Inc., San Antonio 
          Martin A. Naegelin, Jr.
          (830) 626-5230

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