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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 01, 2013	Jun. 29, 2012
Common Class A [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		28,387,201
Common Class B [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		10,792,223
Entity Registrant Name	RUSH ENTERPRISES INC \TX\
Document Type	10-K
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Public Float			$ 541,429,901
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001012019
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 198,773	$ 207,775
Accounts receivable, net	89,615	98,160
Inventories, net	690,953	649,626
Prepaid expenses and other	12,088	12,158
Deferred income taxes, net	14,630	12,286
Total current assets	1,006,059	980,005
Investments	6,628	6,628
Property and equipment, net	622,112	499,667
Goodwill, net	198,257	182,612
Other assets, net	48,510	48,789
Total assets	1,881,566	1,717,701
Current liabilities:
Floor plan notes payable	534,520	520,693
Current maturities of long-term debt	80,030	63,465
Current maturities of capital lease obligations	10,673	10,056
Trade accounts payable	62,270	62,299
Accrued expenses	100,953	134,278
Total current liabilities	788,446	790,791
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	319,634	264,822
Capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	39,300	35,498
Other long-term liabilities	2,484	2,233
Deferred income taxes, net	123,756	93,123
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares outstanding in 2012 and 2011	0	0
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 60,000,000 class A shares and 20,000,000 class B shares authorized; 27,999,068 class A shares and 10,792,223 class B shares outstanding in 2012; and 27,406,424 class A shares and 10,776,697 class B shares outstanding in 2011	404	398
Additional paid-in capital	222,627	208,569
Treasury stock, at cost: 1,639,843 class B shares	(17,948)	(17,948)
Retained earnings	404,619	342,164
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(1,756)	(1,949)
Total shareholders’ equity	607,946	531,234
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 1,881,566	$ 1,717,701

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Common Class A [Member]
Common stock, shares authorized	60,000,000	60,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	27,999,068	27,406,424
Common Class B [Member]
Common stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	10,792,223	10,776,697
Preferred stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Treasury stock, shares	1,639,843	1,639,843

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Revenues:
New and used commercial vehicle sales	$ 2,149,335,000	$ 1,801,964,000	$ 926,584,000
Parts and service sales	817,280,000	675,277,000	489,259,000
Lease and rental	100,247,000	83,426,000	67,423,000
Finance and insurance	13,638,000	10,867,000	7,922,000
Other	10,067,000	9,077,000	6,739,000
Total revenue	3,090,567,000	2,580,611,000	1,497,927,000
Cost of products sold:
New and used commercial vehicle sales	2,005,776,000	1,679,170,000	854,879,000
Parts and service sales	499,850,000	408,544,000	300,783,000
Lease and rental	84,174,000	69,620,000	57,375,000
Total cost of products sold	2,589,800,000	2,157,334,000	1,213,037,000
Gross profit	500,767,000	423,277,000	284,890,000
Selling, general and administrative	361,727,000	306,273,000	227,467,000
Depreciation and amortization	25,016,000	20,084,000	15,720,000
Gain (loss) on sale of assets	176,000	418,000	(36,000)
Operating income	114,200,000	97,338,000	41,667,000
Interest income (expense):
Interest income	21,000	20,000	127,000
Interest expense	(13,038,000)	(7,181,000)	(5,490,000)
Total interest expense, net	13,017,000	7,161,000	5,363,000
Income from continuing operations before taxes	101,183,000	90,177,000	36,304,000
Provision for income taxes	38,728,000	34,964,000	11,737,000
Income from continuing operations	62,455,000	55,213,000	24,567,000
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax			6,715,000
Net income	$ 62,455,000	$ 55,213,000	$ 31,282,000
Earnings per common share - Basic:
Income from continuing operations (in Dollars per share)	$ 1.62	$ 1.46	$ 0.66
Net income (in Dollars per share)	1.62	1.46	0.84
Earnings per common share - Diluted:
Income from continuing operations (in Dollars per share)	1.57	1.42	0.64
Net income (in Dollars per share)	$ 1.57	$ 1.42	$ 0.82

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net income	$ 62,455	$ 55,213	$ 31,282
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax and net of reclassification adjustments:
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps	317	(1,868)	(364)
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities		(947)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	317	(2,815)	(364)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to components of other comprehensive income	124	(1,088)	(142)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	193	(1,727)	(222)
Comprehensive income	$ 62,648	$ 53,486	$ 31,060

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Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders’ Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Class A [Member]	Common Class B [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2009			$ 388	$ 188,116	$ (17,948)	$ 255,669		$ 426,225
Balance, shares (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2009	26,438,000	10,689,000
Net income						31,282		31,282
Stock options exercised, amount			2	2,486				2,488
Stock options exercised, shares (in Shares)	212,000	11,000
Stock-based compensation related to stock options, restricted shares and employee stock purchase plan				4,468				4,468
Vesting of restricted share awards, amount			1	(1)
Vesting of restricted share awards, shares (in Shares)	83,000
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan, amount				678				678
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan, shares (in Shares)	66,000
Other comprehensive income (loss)							$ (222)	(222)
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2010			391	195,747	(17,948)	286,951	(222)	464,919
Balance, shares (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2010	26,799,000	10,700,000
Net income						55,213		55,213
Stock options exercised, amount			5	6,303				6,308
Stock options exercised, shares (in Shares)	455,000	77,000
Stock-based compensation related to stock options, restricted shares and employee stock purchase plan				5,683				5,683
Vesting of restricted share awards, amount			1	(1)
Vesting of restricted share awards, shares (in Shares)	90,000
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan, amount			1	837				$ 838
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan, shares (in Shares)	62,000							62,405
Other comprehensive income (loss)							(1,727)	$ (1,727)
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2011			398	208,569	(17,948)	342,164	(1,949)	531,234
Balance, shares (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	27,406,000	10,777,000
Net income						62,455		62,455
Stock options exercised, amount			4	5,722				$ 5,726
Stock options exercised, shares (in Shares)	439,000	15,000						426,976
Stock-based compensation related to stock options, restricted shares and employee stock purchase plan				7,332				$ 7,332
Vesting of restricted share awards, amount			1	(62)				(61)
Vesting of restricted share awards, shares (in Shares)	83,000
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan, amount			1	1,066				$ 1,067
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan, shares (in Shares)	71,000							70,998
Other comprehensive income (loss)							193	$ 193
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2012			$ 404	$ 222,627	$ (17,948)	$ 404,619	$ (1,756)	$ 607,946
Balance, shares (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	27,999,000	10,792,000

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders’ Equity (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Tax effect, stock options exercised	$ 1,668	$ 1,993	$ 885
Tax effect, stock options exercised	$ 1,668	$ 1,993	$ 885

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 62,455	$ 55,213	$ 31,282
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities-
Depreciation and amortization	73,289	56,934	45,920
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net	(176)	(418)	(36)
Gain on disposition of equipment centers			(10,091)
Stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options and employee stock purchases	7,332	5,683	4,468
Provision for deferred income tax expense	28,164	28,680	10,215
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(1,668)	(1,628)	(885)
Change in accounts receivable, net	14,184	(49,986)	(217)
Change in inventories	32,579	(268,178)	(48,548)
Change in prepaid expenses and other, net	558	1,999	(10,252)
Change in trade accounts payable	(29)	24,366	15,331
Draws on floor plan notes payable – trade, net	34,504
Change in accrued expenses	(31,856)	65,966	29,246
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	219,336	(81,369)	66,433
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of property and equipment	(170,951)	(148,543)	(84,303)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	1,249	10,692	305
Business acquisitions	(104,571)	(94,630)	(39,268)
Proceeds from disposition of equipment centers			26,234
Other	(24)	655	325
Net cash used in investing activities	(274,297)	(231,826)	(96,707)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Draws (payments) on floor plan notes payable - non-trade, net	(20,677)	282,883	43,724
Proceeds from long-term debt	144,639	144,457	66,614
Principal payments on long-term debt	(73,151)	(68,299)	(55,575)
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(11,584)	(14,048)	(7,595)
Proceeds from issuance of shares relating to employee stock options and employee stock purchases	5,064	5,518	2,281
Excess tax benefits (provision) from stock-based compensation	1,668	1,628	885
Debt issuance costs		(145)	(179)
Net cash provided by financing activities	45,959	351,994	50,155
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(9,002)	38,799	19,881
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	207,775	168,976	149,095
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	198,773	207,775	168,976
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	23,275	15,237	13,264
Income taxes, net of refunds	7,122	2,032	7,544
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Note receivable related to disposition of equipment centers			4,453
Assets acquired under capital leases	$ 15,892	$ 17,400	$ 15,353

Note 1 - Organization and Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]

1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS:

Rush Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in 1965 under the laws of the State of Texas. The Company operates a network of commercial vehicle dealerships that primarily sell commercial vehicles manufactured by Peterbilt, International, Hino, Ford, Isuzu, Mitsubishi Fuso, IC Bus or Blue Bird. Through its dealership network, the Company provides one-stop service for the needs of its customers, including retail sales of new and used commercial vehicles, aftermarket parts sales, service and repair facilities, financing, leasing and rental, and insurance products. The Company’s Rush Truck Centers are located in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Utah. See Note 19 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for segment information.

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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements presented herein include the accounts of Rush Enterprises, Inc. together with our consolidated subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Estimates in Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents generally consist of cash and other money market instruments. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of ninety days or less to be cash equivalents.

Allowance for Doubtful Receivables and Repossession Losses

The Company provides an allowance for doubtful receivables and repossession losses after considering historical loss experience and other factors that might affect the collection of accounts receivable and the ability of customers to meet their obligations on finance contracts sold by the Company.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined by specific identification of new and used commercial vehicle 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 plus a reasonable profit margin.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the useful life of the improvement, or the term of the lease, whichever is shorter. Provision for depreciation of property and equipment is calculated primarily on a straight-line basis. The Company capitalizes interest on borrowings during the active construction period of major capital projects. Capitalized interest, when incurred, is added to the cost of underlying assets and is amortized over the estimated useful life of such assets. The Company capitalized interest of approximately $43,000 related to major capital projects during 2012. The cost, accumulated depreciation and amortization and estimated useful lives are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	2012			2011			Estimated Life (Years)

Land	$	69,965		$	68,147			–
Buildings and improvements		174,953			162,118		31	–	39
Leasehold improvements		24,710			21,734		2	–	39
Machinery and shop equipment		40,581			34,949		5	–	20
Furniture, fixtures and computers		39,993			30,321		3	–	15
Transportation equipment		40,103			35,126		2	–	15
Lease and rental vehicles		443,035			326,678		2	–	8
Construction in progress		6,605			2,441
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(217,833	)		(181,847	)

Total	$	622,112		$	499,667

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had $48.6 million in lease and rental vehicles under various capital leases included in property and equipment, net of accumulated amortization of $20.2 million. The Company recorded depreciation expense of $62.3 million and amortization expense of $11.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, and depreciation expense of $48.3 million and amortization expense of $8.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. Depreciation and amortization of vehicles related to lease and rental operations is included in lease and rental cost of products sold.

Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations accounted for under the purchase method. The Company does not amortize goodwill, but tests goodwill for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or when indications of potential impairment exist. These indicators would include a significant change in operating performance, or a planned sale or disposition of a significant portion of the business, among other factors. The Company tests for goodwill impairment utilizing a fair value approach at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is an operating segment, for which discrete financial information is prepared and regularly reviewed by segment management. The Company has deemed its reporting unit to be the Truck Segment, which is the level at which management regularly reviews operating results and makes resource allocation decisions.

The impairment test for goodwill involves comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a second step is required to measure the goodwill impairment loss. The second step includes hypothetically valuing all the tangible and intangible assets of the reporting unit as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. Then, the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill is compared to the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, the Company would recognize an impairment loss in an amount equal to the excess, not to exceed the carrying amount. The Company determines the fair values calculated in an impairment test using the discounted cash flow method, which requires assumptions and estimates regarding future revenue, expenses and cash flow projections. The analysis is based upon available information regarding expected future cash flows of its reporting unit discounted at rates consistent with the cost of capital specific to the reporting unit.

No impairment write down was required in the fourth quarter of 2012. However, the Company cannot predict the occurrence of certain events that might adversely affect the reported value of goodwill in the future.

The following table sets forth the change in the carrying amount of goodwill for the Company for the period ended December 31, 2012 (in thousands):


Balance January 1, 2012	$	182,612
Adjustment to acquisition of Peck Road Ford		36
Adjustment for franchise rights related to West Texas Peterbilt acquisition		(1,730	)
Acquisition of MVI Group (See Note 15)		17,339
Balance December 31, 2012	$	198,257

Other Assets

The total capitalized costs of the SAP enterprise software and SAP dealership management system of $40.9 million, including capitalized interest, are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Other Assets, net of accumulated amortization of $4.1 million. The SAP software will be amortized over a period of 15 years. The Company is currently operating most of its Rush Truck Centers in Texas and all of its leasing operations on the SAP enterprise software and SAP dealership management system. The Company plans to convert all of its Rush Truck Centers to the SAP enterprise software and SAP dealership management system by the end of 2014.

Other Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet include manufacturer franchise rights of $4.5 million at December 31, 2012.

Amortization expense relating to intangible assets, primarily the SAP software, was $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, and $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, and is recognized in depreciation and amortization expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The Company estimates that amortization expense relating to intangible assets will be $3.0 million for each of the next five succeeding years.

The Company’s only significant identifiable intangible assets, other than goodwill, are rights under franchise agreements with manufacturers. The fair market value of the Company’s manufacturer franchise rights, which are included in Other Assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, is determined at the acquisition date through discounting the projected cash flows specific to each franchise. The Company has determined that manufacturer franchise rights have an indefinite life as there are no economic or other factors that limit their useful lives, and they are expected to generate cash flows indefinitely due to the historically long lives of the manufacturers’ brand names. Furthermore, to the extent that any agreements evidencing manufacturer franchise rights would expire, the Company expects that it would be able to renew those agreements in the ordinary course of business. Due to the fact that manufacturer franchise rights are specific to geographic region, the Company has determined that the geographic region is the appropriate level for purposes of testing franchise rights for impairment. The Company does not amortize manufacturer franchise rights.

Management reviews indefinite lived manufacturer franchise rights for impairment annually during the fourth quarter, or more often if events or circumstances indicate that impairment may have occurred. The Company is subject to financial statement risk to the extent that manufacturer franchise rights become impaired due to decreases in fair market value of its individual franchises.

The significant estimates and assumptions used by management in assessing the recoverability of manufacturer franchise rights are estimated future cash flows, present value discount rate, and other factors. Any changes in these estimates or assumptions could result in an impairment charge. The estimates of future cash flows, based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections, require management’s subjective judgment. Depending on the assumptions and estimates used, the estimated future cash flows projected in the evaluations of manufacturer franchise rights can vary within a range of outcomes.

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. 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, if any, in any given period.

In determining our provision for income taxes, the Company uses an annual effective income tax rate based on annual income, permanent differences between book and tax income, and statutory income tax rates. The effective income tax rate also reflects our assessment of the ultimate outcome of tax audits. The Company adjusts its annual effective income tax rate as additional information on outcomes or events becomes available. Discrete events such as audit settlements or changes in tax laws are recognized in the period in which they occur.

The Company’s income tax returns, like those of most companies, are periodically audited by U.S. federal, state and local tax authorities. These audits include questions regarding the Company’s tax filing positions, including the timing and amount of deductions. At any one time, multiple tax years are subject to audit by the various tax authorities. In evaluating the tax benefits associated with the Company’s various tax filing positions, it records a tax benefit for uncertain tax positions. A number of years may elapse before a particular matter, for which the Company has established a liability, is audited and effectively settled. The Company adjusts its liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the period in which it determines the issue is effectively settled with the tax authorities, the statute of limitations expires for the relevant taxing authority to examine the tax position, or when more information becomes available. The Company includes its liability for unrecognized tax benefits, including accrued interest, in accrued liabilities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet and in income tax expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income. 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.

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.

Revenue Recognition Policies

Income on the sale of a vehicle is recognized when the seller and customer execute a purchase contract, delivery has occurred and there are no significant uncertainties related to financing or collectability. Finance income related to the sale of a vehicle is recognized over the period of the respective finance contract, based on the effective interest rate method, if the finance contract is retained by the Company. During 2012, 2011 and 2010, no finance contracts were retained for any significant length of time by the Company but were generally sold, with limited recourse, to certain finance companies concurrent with the sale of the related vehicle. Finance income is recognized by the Company upon the sale of such finance contracts to the finance companies, net of a provision for estimated repossession losses and early repayment penalties. Lease and rental income is recognized over the period of the related lease or rental agreement. Contingent rental income is recognized when it is earned. Parts and services revenue is earned 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 vehicle. Payments received on prepaid maintenance plans are deferred as a component of accrued expenses and recognized as income when the maintenance is performed.

Cost of Sales

For the Company’s new and used commercial vehicle operations and its parts operations, cost of sales consists primarily of the Company’s actual purchase price, less manufacturer’s incentives, for new and used commercial vehicles and parts. The Company is subject to a chargeback of manufacturer incentives for commercial vehicles that are not sold to the customer for which they were ordered. The Company records a liability for a potential chargeback of manufacturer incentives in its financial statements. For the Company’s service and body shop operations, technician labor cost is the primary component of cost of sales. For the Company’s rental and leasing operations, cost of sales consists primarily of depreciation and amortization, rent, and interest expense on the lease and rental fleet owned and leased by the Company, and the maintenance cost of the lease and rental fleet. There are no costs of sales associated with the Company’s finance and insurance revenue or other revenue.

Taxes Assessed by a Governmental Authority

The Company accounts for sales taxes assessed by a governmental authority, that are directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction, on a net (excluded from revenues) basis.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of incentive based compensation for sales, finance and general management personnel, salaries for administrative personnel and expenses for rent, marketing, insurance, utilities, shipping and handling costs and other general operating purposes.

Stock Based Compensation

The Company applies the provisions of ASC topic 718-10, “Compensation – Stock Compensation,” 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, restricted stock units and restricted stock awards as well as 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.

Compensation expense for all share-based payment awards is recognized using the straight-line single-option method. Stock-based compensation expense recognized is based on awards ultimately expected to vest and it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.

The Company’s determination of fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards and actual and projected stock option exercise behaviors. Option-pricing models were developed for use in estimating the value of traded options that have no vesting or hedging restrictions and are fully transferable. Because the Company’s stock options have certain characteristics that are significantly different from traded options, and because changes in the subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimated value, in management’s opinion, the existing valuation models may not provide an accurate measure of the fair value that value may not be indicative of the fair value observed in a market transaction between a willing buyer and a willing seller.

The following table reflects the weighted-average fair value of stock options granted during each period using the Black-Scholes option valuation model with the following weighted-average assumptions used:

	2012			2011			2010
Expected stock volatility		53.64	%		51.5	%		50.7	%
Weighted-average stock volatility		53.64	%		51.5	%		50.7	%
Expected dividend yield		0.0	%		0.0	%		0.0	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.11	%		2.00	%		2.39	%
Expected life (years)		5.0			5.0			5.0
Weighted-average fair value of stock options granted	$	10.95		$	8.68		$	5.80

The Company computes its historical stock price volatility in accordance with ASC topic 718-10. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and expectation of dividend payouts. The expected life of stock options represents the weighted-average period the stock options are expected to remain outstanding.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising and marketing expense was $4.4 million for 2012, $3.7 million for 2011 and $2.9 million for 2010. Advertising and marketing expense is included in selling, general and administrative expense.

Accounting for Internal Use Software

The Company's accounting policy with respect to accounting for computer software developed or obtained for internal use is consistent with ASC topic 350-40 which provides guidance on accounting for the costs of computer software developed or obtained for internal use and identifies characteristics of internal-use software. The Company has capitalized software costs, including capitalized interest, of approximately $40.9 million at December 31, 2012, net of accumulated amortization of $4.1 million, and $41.9 million, net of accumulated amortization of $1.2 million at December 31, 2011.

Insurance

The Company is partially self-insured for a portion of the claims related to its property and casualty insurance programs, requiring it to make estimates regarding expected losses to be incurred. The Company engages a third party administrator to assess any open claims and the Company adjusts its accrual accordingly on an annual basis. The Company is also partially self-insured for a portion of the claims related to its worker’s compensation and medical insurance programs. The Company uses actuarial information provided from third party administrators to calculate an accrual for claims incurred, but not reported, and for the remaining portion of claims that have been reported.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company utilizes derivative financial instruments to manage its interest rate risk. The types of risks hedged are those relating to the variability of cash flows and changes in the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments caused by movements in interest rates. The Company assesses hedge effectiveness at the inception and during the term of each hedge. Derivatives are reported at fair value on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Fair Value Measurements

The Company has various financial instruments that it must measure at fair value on a recurring basis, including certain available for sale securities and derivatives. See Note 9 – Financial Instruments and Fair Value of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for further information. The Company also applies the provisions of fair value measurement to various nonrecurring measurements for its financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities.

Applicable accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). The Company measures its assets and liabilities using inputs from the following three levels of the fair value hierarchy:

Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (i.e., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).

Level 3 includes unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about what factors market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The Company develops these inputs based on the best information available, including its own data.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an amendment to the existing guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income. Under the amended guidance, entities have the option to present the components of net income and other comprehensive income in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. Entities no longer have the option of presenting the components of other comprehensive income within the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. This amendment was effective on a retrospective basis for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, which was the first quarter of 2012 for the Company. The adoption of this amendment resulted in a change to the Company’s current presentation of comprehensive income, but did not have any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

The FASB amended existing guidance by requiring that additional information be disclosed about items reclassified ("reclassification adjustments") out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The additional information includes separately stating the total change for each component of other comprehensive and separately disclosing both current-period other comprehensive income and reclassification adjustments. Entities are also required to present, either on the face of the income statement or in the notes to the financial statements, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income as separate line items of net income but only if the entire amount reclassified must be reclassified to net income in the same reporting period. For amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity must cross-reference to other disclosures that provide additional detail about those amounts. This accounting standard will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company does not believe the adoption of this update will have a material impact on its financial statements.

Note 3 - Supplier And Customer Concentration

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]

3. SUPPLIER AND CUSTOMER CONCENTRATION:

Major Suppliers and Dealership Agreements

The Company has entered into dealership agreements with various manufacturers of vehicles (“Manufacturers”). These agreements are nonexclusive agreements that allow the Company to stock, sell at retail and service commercial vehicles and products of the Manufacturers in the Company’s defined market. The agreements allow the Company to use the Manufacturers’ names, trade symbols and intellectual property and expire as follows:

Manufacturer		Expiration Dates
Peterbilt		March 2013 through August 2015
International		May 2015 through May 2018
Isuzu		Indefinite
Hino		Indefinite
Ford		Indefinite
Blue Bird		August 2013
IC Bus		May 2015 through December 2017

These agreements, as well as agreements with various other Manufacturers, impose a number of restrictions and obligations on the Company, including restrictions on a change in control of the Company and the maintenance of certain required levels of working capital. Violation of these restrictions could result in the loss of the Company’s right to purchase the Manufacturers’ products and use the Manufacturers’ trademarks.

The Company purchases its new Peterbilt vehicles from Peterbilt and most of its parts from PACCAR, Inc., the parent company of Peterbilt, at prevailing prices charged to all franchised dealers. Sales of new Peterbilt trucks accounted for approximately 75.1% of the Company’s new vehicle sales for the year ended December 31, 2012, and 74.1% of the Company’s new vehicle sales for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Primary Lenders

The Company purchases its new and used commercial vehicle inventories with the assistance of floor plan financing programs. The Company’s floor plan financing agreements provide that the occurrence of certain events will be considered events of default. There were no known events of default as of December 31, 2012. In the event that the Company’s floor plan financing becomes insufficient, or its relationship with any of its current primary lenders terminates, the Company would need to obtain similar financing from other sources. Management believes it can obtain additional floor plan financing or alternative financing if necessary.

The Company also acquires lease and rental vehicles with the assistance of financing agreements with PACCAR Leasing Company and Bank of America. The financing agreements are secured by a lien on the lease and rental vehicle. The terms of the financing agreements are similar to the corresponding lease agreements with the customers.

The Company’s long-term real estate debt agreements and floor plan financing arrangements require the Company to satisfy various financial ratios such as the debt to worth ratio, leverage ratio, the fixed charge coverage ratio and certain requirements for tangible net worth and GAAP net worth. At December 31, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants. The Company does not anticipate any breach of the covenants in the foreseeable future.

Concentrations of Credit Risks

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with what it considers to be quality financial institutions based on periodic assessments of such institutions. As of December 31, 2012, the Company did not have any deposits in excess of federal insurance protection.

The Company controls credit risk through credit approvals and by selling a majority of its trade receivables, other than vehicle accounts receivable, without recourse. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are reduced because a large number of geographically diverse customers make up the Company’s customer base, thus spreading the trade credit risk. A majority of the Company’s business, however, is concentrated in the United States commercial vehicle markets and related aftermarkets.

The Company generally sells finance contracts it enters into with customers to finance the purchase of commercial vehicles to third parties. These finance contracts are sold both with and without recourse. A majority of the Company’s finance contracts are sold without recourse. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful receivables and a reserve for repossession losses related to finance contracts sold. Historically, the Company’s allowance and reserve have covered losses inherent in these receivables.

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Note 4 - Accounts Receivable

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]

4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:

The Company’s accounts receivable, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2012			2011

Trade accounts receivable from sale of vehicles	$	40,840		$	58,741
Trade receivables other than vehicles		18,893			18,057
Warranty claims		8,762			7,079
Other accounts receivable		22,104			15,243
Less allowance for bad debt and warranty receivable		(984	)		(960	)

Total	$	89,615		$	98,160

- Definition

The entire disclosure for claims held for amounts due a entity, excluding financing receivables. Examples include, but are not limited to, trade accounts receivables, notes receivables, loans receivables. Includes disclosure for allowance for credit losses.

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Note 5 - Inventories

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]

5. INVENTORIES:

The Company’s inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2012			2011

New commercial vehicles	$	494,496		$	488,397
Used commercial vehicles		53,630			48,430
Parts and accessories		141,936			107,745
Other		11,073			10,084
Less allowance		(10,182	)		(5,030	)

Total	$	690,953		$	649,626

Note 6 - Valuation Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]

6. VALUATION ACCOUNTS:

Valuation and allowance accounts include the following (in thousands):

	Balance Beginning of Year		Net Charged to Costs and Expenses			Acquisitions		Net Write- Offs			Balance End of Year

2012
Reserve for accounts receivable	$	480	$	922				$	(862	)	$	540
Reserve for warranty receivable		480		334					(370	)		444
Reserve for parts inventory		3,406		1,546					(1,609	)		3,343
Reserve for commercial vehicle inventory		1,624		12,944					(7,729	)		6,839

2011
Reserve for accounts receivable	$	1,040	$	627				$	(1,187	)	$	480
Reserve for warranty receivable		279		336					(135	)		480
Reserve for parts inventory		2,055		1,909		$	650		(1,208	)		3,406
Reserve for commercial vehicle inventory		1,275		5,807					(5,458	)		1,624

2010
Reserve for accounts receivable	$	204	$	1,645				$	(809	)	$	1,040
Reserve for warranty receivable		553		794					(1,068	)		279
Reserve for parts inventory		1,956		1,360		$	43		(1,304	)		2,055
Reserve for construction equipment inventory		1,497		(1,497	)				–			–
Reserve for commercial vehicle inventory		2,909		4,024					(5,658	)		1,275

Allowance for Doubtful Receivables

The Company sells a majority of its customer accounts receivable on a non-recourse basis to a third party that is responsible for qualifying the customer for credit at the point of sale. If the third party approves the customer for credit, then the third party assumes all credit risk related to the transaction. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful receivables after considering historical loss experience and other factors that might affect the collection of accounts

receivable.

The Company provides an allowance for uncollectible warranty receivables. The Company evaluates the collectability of its warranty claims receivable based on a combination of factors, including aging and correspondence with the applicable manufacturer. Management reviews the warranty claims receivable aging and adjusts the allowance based on historical experience. The Company records charge-offs related to warranty receivables on an as-needed basis.

Inventory

The Company provides a reserve for obsolete and slow moving parts. The reserve is reviewed and, if necessary, adjustments are made on a quarterly basis. The Company relies on historical information to support its reserve. Once the inventory is written down, the Company does not adjust the reserve balance until the inventory is sold.

The valuation for new and used commercial vehicle inventory is based on specific identification. A detail of new and used commercial vehicle inventory is reviewed and, if necessary, adjustments to the value of specific vehicles are made on a quarterly basis.

Note 7 - Floor Plan Notes Payable And Lines Of Credit

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

7. FLOOR PLAN NOTES PAYABLE AND LINES OF CREDIT:

Floor Plan Notes Payable

Floor plan notes are financing agreements to facilitate the Company’s purchase of new and used commercial vehicles. These notes are collateralized by the inventory purchased and accounts receivable arising from the sale thereof. The Company’s credit agreement with GE Capital has the interest rate benchmarked to LIBOR, as defined in the agreement.

The interest rate under the credit agreement is LIBOR plus 2.23% on inventory loans up to $500.0 million and LIBOR plus 2.95% on inventory loans between $500.0 million and $600.0 million. The interest rate applicable to the GE Capital credit agreement was approximately 2.54% at December 31, 2012. The credit agreement allows the Company to prepay inventory loans, provided that the prepayment does not exceed the sum of 38% of the aggregate inventory loans made up to $500.0 million plus 100% of the inventory loans above $500.0 million. GE Capital may terminate this credit agreement without cause upon 120 days notice.

The Company finances substantially all of the purchase price of its new commercial vehicle inventory, and the loan value of its used commercial vehicle inventory under the credit agreement with GE Capital, under which GE Capital pays the manufacturer directly with respect to new commercial vehicles. Amounts borrowed under the agreement are due when the related commercial vehicle inventory (collateral) is sold and the sales proceeds are collected by the Company. This agreement may be modified, suspended or terminated by the lender as described in Note 3 – Supplier and Customer Concentration. On December 31, 2012, the Company had approximately $500.0 million outstanding under its credit agreement with GE Capital.

In June 2012, the Company entered into a wholesale financing agreement with Ford Motor Credit Company that provides for the financing of, and is collateralized by, the Company’s Ford new vehicle inventory. This wholesale financing agreement bears interest at a rate of Prime plus 150 basis points minus certain incentives and rebates; however, the prime rate is defined to be a minimum of 3.75%. As of December 31, 2012, the interest rate on the wholesale financing agreement was 5.25% before considering the applicable incentives. On December 31, 2012, the Company had an outstanding balance of $34.5 million under the Ford Motor Credit Company wholesale financing agreement.

The Company’s weighted average interest rate for floor plan notes payable was 1.42% for the year ended December 31, 2012, and 1.00% for the year ended December 31, 2011, which is net of interest income earned from GE Capital.

Assets pledged as collateral were as follows (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2012		2011
Inventories, new and used vehicles at cost based on specific identification, net of allowance	$	541,287	$	536,827
Vehicle sale related accounts receivable		40,840		58,741

Total	$	582,127	$	595,568

Floor plan notes payable related to vehicles	$	534,520	$	520,693

Lines of Credit

The Company has a secured line of credit that provides for a maximum borrowing of $10.0 million. There were no advances outstanding under this secured line of credit at December 31, 2012; however, $7.4 million was pledged to secure various letters of credit related to self-insurance products, leaving $2.6 million available for future borrowings as of

December 31, 2012.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants.

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Note 8 - Long-Term Debt

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Long-term Debt [Text Block]

8. LONG-TERM DEBT:

Long-term debt was comprised of the following (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2012			2011

Variable interest rate term notes	$	80,463		$	130,092
Fixed interest rate term notes		319,201			198,195

Total debt		399,664			328,287

Less: current maturities		(80,030	)		(63,465	)

Total	$	319,634		$	264,822

As of December 31, 2012, debt maturities were as follows (in thousands):

2013	$	80,030
2014		70,693
2015		84,895
2016		86,199
2017		47,385
Thereafter		30,462

Total	$	399,664

The interest rates on the Company’s variable interest rate notes are based on LIBOR. The interest rates on the notes range from approximately 1.7% to 3.1% on December 31, 2012. Payments on the notes range from $1,910 to $80,000 per month, plus interest. Maturities of these notes range from May 2013, to December 2017.

The Company’s fixed interest rate notes are with financial institutions and had interest rates that ranged from approximately 3.11% to 8.50% on December 31, 2012. Payments on the notes range from $233 to $94,697 per month, plus interest. Maturities of these notes range from January 2013, to November 2021.

The proceeds from the issuance of the notes were used primarily to acquire land, buildings and improvements, transportation equipment and leasing vehicles. The notes are secured by the assets acquired with the proceeds of such notes.

The Company’s long-term real estate debt agreements and floor plan arrangement require the Company to satisfy various financial ratios such as the debt to worth ratio, leverage ratio, the fixed charge coverage ratio and certain requirements for tangible net worth and GAAP net worth. At December 31, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants related to debt secured by real estate. The Company does not anticipate any breach of the covenants in the foreseeable future.

Note 9 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

9. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE:

The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. Financial instruments consist primarily of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and floor plan notes payable. The carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments approximate fair value due either to their short-term nature or existence of variable interest rates, which approximate market rates. Certain methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of financial instruments at December 31, 2012 and 2011. 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 and liquidity. Accordingly, the Company concluded the valuation measurement inputs of its long-term debt to represent, at its lowest level, current market interest rates available to the Company for similar debt and the Company’s current credit standing and has categorized such debt within Level 2 of the hierarchy framework. The carrying amount approximates fair value.

If 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.

In prior years, the Company 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.

Auctions for investment grade securities held by the Company have failed. 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 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 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 December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company held auction rate securities with underlying tax-exempt municipal bonds that mature in 2030 that have a fair value of $6.6 million and a cost basis of $7.6 million. These bonds have credit wrap insurance and a credit rating of Aa3 by a major credit rating agency.

The Company valued the auction rate securities at December 31, 2012 using a discounted cash flow model based on the characteristics of the individual securities, which the Company believes yields the best estimate of fair value. The first step in the valuation included a credit analysis of the security which considered various factors including the credit quality of the issuer, the instrument’s position within the capital structure of the issuing authority, and the composition of the authority’s assets including the effect of insurance and/or government guarantees. Next, the future cash flows of the instruments were projected based on certain assumptions regarding the auction rate market significant to the valuation including the auction rate market will remain illiquid and auctions will continue to fail causing the interest rate to be the maximum applicable rate. This assumption resulted in discounted cash flow analysis being performed through 2019, the point at which the Company estimates the securities will be redeemed by the municipality. The projected cash flows were then discounted using the applicable yield curve plus a 225 basis point liquidity premium added to the applicable discount rate.

The Company recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $1.0 million on these investments in 2011. The Company believes that the impairment is temporary and has included the impairment in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

The table below presents disclosures about the auction rate securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the Company’s financial statements as follows (in thousands):

	At December 31, 2012
			Fair Value Estimated Using
	Cost Basis Amount		Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs
Investment in auction rate securities	$	7,575	$	—	$	—	$	6,628

	At December 31, 2011
			Fair Value Estimated Using
	Cost Basis Amount		Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs
Investment in auction rate securities	$	7,575	$	—	$	—	$	6,628

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

The Company has entered into swap agreements to hedge against the potential impact of increases in interest rates on its floating-rate debt instruments. Swap agreements that hedge exposures to changes in interest rates expose us to credit risk and market risk. Credit risk is the potential failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the swap agreement. The Company attempts to minimize this risk by entering into transactions with high-quality counterparties. Market risk is the potential adverse effect on the value of the swap agreement that results from a decline in interest rates. The market risk associated with interest-rate contracts is managed by establishing and monitoring parameters that limit the types and degree of market risk that may be undertaken.

At December 31, 2012, the Company had an aggregate $41.7 million notional amount of interest rate swap contracts, which have been designated as cash flow hedges, to pay fixed rates of interest and receive a floating interest rate based on LIBOR. The fixed interest rates specified in the interest rate swap contracts became effective on or about January 1, 2012. The Company’s interest rate swaps qualify for cash flow hedge accounting treatment. Unrealized gains or losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses will be recognized in interest expense, if they occur. Amounts to be received or paid under the contracts will be recognized as interest expense over the life of the contracts. There was no ineffectiveness for these swaps during the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

The fair value of cash flow hedges is calculated as the present value of expected future cash flows, determined on the basis of forward interest rates and present value factors. As such, the carrying amounts for these swaps are designated to be Level 2 fair values and totaled $1.9 million as of December 31, 2012. The carrying value of these swaps is included in Other Long-Term Liabilities on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2012.

As of December 31, 2012 the Company was party to derivative financial instruments, as described in the following table (in thousands):

Agreement	Current Notional Amount		Fixed Interest Rate			Underlying Rate	Expiration Date	Fair Value
Interest Rate Swap	$	2,033		5.075	%	3 month LIBOR	July 1, 2015	$	(99	)
Interest Rate Swap		4,200		5.075	%	3 month LIBOR	July 1, 2015		(205	)
Interest Rate Swap		7,294		5.39	%	1 month LIBOR	December 31, 2014		(288	)
Interest Rate Swap		1,410		5.39	%	1 month LIBOR	December 31, 2014		(56	)
Interest Rate Swap		2,509		5.39	%	1 month LIBOR	December 31, 2014		(99	)
Interest Rate Swap		5,678		5.39	%	1 month LIBOR	December 31, 2014		(224	)
Interest Rate Swap		5,200		5.38	%	1 month LIBOR	June 29, 2015		(272	)
Interest Rate Swap		800		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(40	)
Interest Rate Swap		1,533		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(77	)
Interest Rate Swap		7,733		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(388	)
Interest Rate Swap		667		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(33	)
Interest Rate Swap		2,680		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(134	)

Fair values of derivative instruments are on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows (in thousands):

		Fair Value at
Derivative Liabilities Designated as Hedging Instruments	Balance Sheet Location	December 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
Interest Rate Swaps	Other Long-Term Liabilities	$	1,915	$	2,233

The following table summarizes the pre-tax effect of the Company’s interest rate swaps on its consolidated statements of comprehensive income (in thousands):

		December 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) on interest rate swaps		$	317			$	(1,868	)

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Note 10 - Leasing Activities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]

10. LEASING ACTIVITIES:

Vehicle Leases as Lessee

The Company leases vehicles, as lessee, primarily over periods ranging from one to ten years under operating lease and capital lease arrangements. Generally, the Company is required to incur all operating costs and pay a minimum rental. The Company guarantees the residual value of vehicles under operating lease and capital lease arrangements. At December 31, 2012, the Company guaranteed vehicle residual values of $5.0 million under operating lease arrangements and $19.8 million under capital lease arrangements. Historically, the Company purchases these vehicles at the end of the lease term and recognizes a gain on the subsequent sale of the vehicle. The residual values are not reflected in the future minimum lease payments for operating leases. Vehicle lease expenses were approximately $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, and $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2010.

As discussed below, these vehicles are then subleased by the Company to customers under various agreements. Future minimum sublease rentals to be received by the Company under non-cancelable subleases, as described below, are $50.5 million.

Future minimum lease payments under capital and non-cancelable vehicle leases as of December 31, 2012, are as follows (in thousands):

	Capital Leases			Operating Leases
2013	$	12,177		$	1,755
2014		11,274			730
2015		9,552			284
2016		7,233			70
2017		5,001			27
Thereafter		9,372			—

Total minimum lease payments	$	54,609		$	2,866
Less amount representing interest		(4,636	)
Present value of net minimum capital lease payments		49,973
Less current portion		(10,673	)
Obligations under capital leases less current portion	$	39,300

Customer Vehicle Leases as Lessor

The Company leases both owned and leased trucks to customers primarily over periods of one to ten years under operating lease arrangements. These leases require a minimum rental payment and a contingent rental payment based on mileage. Rental income during the year ended December 31, 2012, consisted of minimum rental payments of approximately $86.3 million and contingent rental payments of $13.8 million. Rental income during the year ended December 31, 2011, consisted of minimum rental payments of approximately $68.3 million and contingent rental payments of $10.6 million. Rental income during the year ended December 31, 2010, consisted of minimum rental payments of approximately $53.4 million and contingent rental payments of $7.5 million. Minimum rental payments to be received for non-cancelable leases and subleases in effect at December 31, 2012, are as follows (in thousands):

2013	$	69,551
2014		59,688
2015		50,823
2016		37,212
2017		23,848
Thereafter		16,232

Total	$	257,354

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had $327.4 million of lease vehicles included in property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $115.6 million. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had $229.3 million of lease vehicles included in property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $97.4 million.

Other Leases - Land and Buildings

The Company leases various assets under operating leases with expiration dates ranging from May 2013, through April 2027. Monthly rental payments range from approximately $325 per month to $60,000 per month. Rental expense was $6.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, $5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, and $4.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases at December 31, 2012, are as follows (in thousands):

2013	$	7,133
2014		5,254
2015		4,368
2016		3,527
2017		2,241
Thereafter		7,049

Total	$	29,572

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The entire disclosure for lessee entity's leasing arrangements including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a.) The basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (b.) The existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (c.) Restrictions imposed by lease agreements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing.

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Note 11 - Share Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]

11 .SHARE BASED COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan that allows eligible employees to contribute up to 10% of their base earnings toward the semi-annual purchase of the Company’s Class A common stock. The employee’s purchase price is 85% of the lesser of the closing price of the Class A common stock on the first business day or the last business day of the semi-annual offering period, as reported by The NASDAQ Global Select MarketSM. Employees may purchase shares having a fair market value of up to $25,000 (measured as of the first day of each semi-annual offering period) for each calendar year. Under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, there are approximately 394,000 shares remaining of the 900,000 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock that have been reserved for issuance. The Company issued 70,998 shares under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan during the year ended December 31, 2012 and 62,405 shares during the year ended December 31, 2011. Of the 4,372 employees eligible to participate, 537 were participants in the plan as of December 31, 2012.

Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan

On May 16, 2006, the Board of Directors and shareholders adopted the Rush Enterprises, Inc. 2006 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (the “Director Plan”), reserving 1,500,000 shares of Class A common stock for issuance upon exercise of any awards granted under the plan. This Director Plan was Amended and Restated on May 20, 2008 to expand the type of award that may be granted under the plan to include Class A common stock awards. The Director Plan was also amended on May 18, 2010 to reduce the number of shares reserved for issuance under the plan by 1,000,000 shares of Class A common stock.

The Director Plan is designed to attract and retain highly qualified non-employee directors. Prior to 2008, each non-employee director received options to purchase 20,000 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock upon their respective date of appointment and each year on the date that they are elected or reelected by the shareholders to serve on the Board of Directors. Each option has a ten year term from the grant date and vested immediately. Beginning in 2008, each non-employee director received a grant of the Company’s Class A common stock equivalent to a compensation value of $125,000, in 2009 the compensation value was reduced to $100,000, and in 2011 the compensation value was increased back to $125,000. In 2011, three non-employee directors received a grant of 6,309 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock and one non-employee directors received a grant of 3,785 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock and $50,000 cash, for total compensation equivalent to $125,000. In 2012, the non-employee directors each received a grant of 7,901 shares of the Company’s Class A common, for total compensation equivalent to $125,000. Under the Director Plan, there are approximately 256,000 shares remaining for issuance of the 500,000 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock that have been reserved for issuance. The Company granted 31,604 shares of Class A common stock under the Director Plan during the year ended December 31, 2012 and 22,712 shares of Class A common stock under the Director Plan during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Employee Incentive Plans

In May 2007, the Board of Directors and shareholders adopted the Rush Enterprises, Inc. 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2007 Incentive Plan”). The 2007 Incentive Plan provides for the grant of stock options (which may be nonqualified stock options or incentive stock options for tax purposes), stock appreciation rights issued independent of or in tandem with such options (“SARs”), restricted stock awards and performance awards. The 2007 Incentive Plan replaced the Rush Enterprises, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (“Incentive Plan”) effective May 22, 2007. The 2007 Incentive Plan was Amended and Restated on May 18, 2010 to increase the number of shares available for issuance under the plan to 4,550,000 shares of Class A common stock.

The aggregate number of shares of common stock subject to stock options or SARs that may be granted to any one participant in any year under the 2007 Incentive Plan is 100,000 shares of Class A common stock or 100,000 shares of Class B common stock. Each option, granted pursuant to the 2007 Incentive Plan, has a ten year term from the grant date and vests in three equal annual installments beginning on the third anniversary of the grant date. The Company has 4,550,000 shares of Class A common stock and 450,000 shares of Class B common stock reserved for issuance upon exercise of any awards granted under the Company’s 2007 Incentive Plan. As of December 31, 2012, approximately 1,129,000 shares of Class A common stock and 450,000 shares of Class B common stock are available for issuance upon exercise of any awards granted under the Company’s 2007 Incentive Plan. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company granted 636,320 options to purchase Class A common stock and 129,635 restricted Class A common stock awards under the 2007 Incentive Plan. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company granted 647,145 options to purchase Class A common stock and 103,985 restricted Class A common stock units under the 2007 Incentive Plan.

Valuation and Expense Information

Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and employee stock purchases was $7.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, $5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, and $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Cash received from options exercised and shares purchased under all share-based payment arrangements was $5.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, and $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2010.

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2012, follows:

Options	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value

Balance of Outstanding Options at January 1, 2012		3,848,472		$	12.48
Granted		636,320			23.48
Exercised		(426,976	)		9.51
Forfeited		(20,550	)		14.83

Balance of Outstanding Options at December 31, 2012		4,037,266		$	14.52		6.13	$	26,607,758

Expected to vest after December 31, 2012		2,276,753		$	16.42		7.73	$	11,383,235
Vested and exercisable at December 31, 2012		1,613,658		$	11.74		3.75	$	14,413,812

The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based on the weighted-average of the closing price as of December 31, 2012, of the Company’s Class A common of $20.67. The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $5.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2012, $5.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2011, and $2.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2010.

A summary of the status of the number of shares underlying Company’s non-vested stock options as of December 31, 2012, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2012, follows:

Non-vested Shares	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

Non-vested at January 1, 2012		2,322,792		$	5.88
Granted		636,320			10.95
Vested		(515,920	)		4.62
Forfeited		(19,584	)		6.72

Non-vested at December 31, 2012		2,423,608		$	7.48

The total fair value of vested options was $2.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2012, $2.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2011, and $2.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2010. The weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted was $10.95 during the year ended December 31, 2012, $8.68 during the year ended December 31, 2011, and $5.80 during the year ended December 31, 2010.

Stock Awards

The Company granted restricted stock units to its employees under the 2007 Incentive Plan and unrestricted stock awards to its non-employee directors under the Director Plan during the year ended December 31, 2012. The shares granted to employees vest in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date and are forfeited in the event the recipient’s employment or relationship with the Company is terminated prior to vesting. The fair value of the restricted stock awards and units to the Company’s employees is amortized to expense on a straight-line basis over the restricted stock’s vesting period. The shares granted to non-employee directors are expensed on the grant date.

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s non-vested restricted stock awards and non-vested restricted stock units outstanding at December 31, 2012:

Stock Awards and Units	Shares			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

Outstanding Non-vested shares at January 1, 2012		203,887						$	14.89
Granted		161,239							21.98
Vested		(133,012	)						13.70
Forfeited		–

Outstanding Non-vested at December 31, 2012		232,114			8.62	$	4,797,796	$	20.50

Expected to vest after December 31, 2012		227,066			8.62	$	4,693,454

The total fair value of the shares issued upon the vesting of stock awards during the year ended December 31, 2012 was $1.8 million. The weighted-average grant date fair value of stock awards and units granted was $21.98 during the year ended December 31, 2012, $18.93 during the year ended December 31, 2011, and $13.08 during the year ended December 31, 2010.

As of December 31, 2012, there was $10.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Incentive Plan and the 2007 Incentive Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years.

Defined Contribution Plan

The Company has a defined contribution plan (the “Rush 401k Plan”), which is available to all Company employees and the employees of certain affiliates. Each employee who has completed 90 days of continuous service is entitled to enter the Rush 401k Plan on the first day of the following month. Participating employees may contribute from 1% to 50% of total gross compensation. However, certain highly compensated employees are limited to a maximum contribution of 15% of total gross compensation. In March 2009, the Company discontinued its matching contributions to the Rush 401k plan. On April 1, 2010 the Company reinstated its matching contributions. For the first 10% of an employee’s contribution, the Company contributed an amount equal to 5% of the employees’ contributions for those employees with less than five years of service and an amount equal to 10% of the employees’ contributions for those employees with more than five years of service. Effective January 1, 2011, for the first 10% of an employee’s contribution, the Company contributed an amount equal to 15% of the employees’ contributions for those employees with less than five years of service and an amount equal to 30% of the employees’ contributions for those employees with more than five years of service. Effective February 1, 2012, for the first 10% of an employee’s contribution, the Company contributed an amount equal to 20% of the employees’ contributions for those employees with less than five years of service and an amount equal to 40% of the employees’ contributions for those employees with more than five years of service. The Company incurred expenses related to the Rush 401k Plan of approximately $3.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2012, $2.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2011, and $0.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2010.

Deferred Compensation Plan

On November 6, 2010 the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Rush Enterprises, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Deferred Compensation Plan”) wherein selected employees and directors may elect to defer a portion of their annual compensation. The Deferred Compensation Plan also provides the Company with the discretion to make matching contributions to participants’ accounts. The Company has established a rabbi trust to finance obligations under the Deferred Compensation Plan with corporate-owned variable life insurance contracts. Participants are 100% vested in their respective deferrals and the earnings thereon. The first deferral election period began on January 1, 2011. The Company’s liability related to the Deferred Compensation Plan was $0.6 million at December 31, 2012 and $0.1 million at December 31, 2011.

The Company currently does not provide any postretirement benefits nor does it provide any post employment benefits.

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The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.

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Note 12 - Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

12. EARNINGS PER SHARE:

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) were computed by dividing income from continuing operations by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS differs from basic EPS due to the assumed conversions of potentially dilutive options and restricted shares that were outstanding during the period. The Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock have equal claims on earnings of the Company. The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and the denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations for income from continuing operations:

	2012		2011		2010

Numerator-
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share-
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	62,455,000	$	55,213,000	$	24,567,000

Denominator-
Denominator for basic earnings per share, weighted average shares		38,643,189		37,860,551		37,307,453

Effect of dilutive securities-
Stock options and restricted shares		1,045,254		1,153,846		910,727

Denominator for diluted earnings per share, adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions		39,688,443		39,014,397		38,218,180

Basic earnings per common share	$	1.62	$	1.46	$	0.66

Diluted earnings per common share and common share equivalents	$	1.57	$	1.42	$	0.64

Options to purchase shares of common stock that were outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive are as follows:

	2012		2011		2010

Options		1,123,795		533,100		504,830

Total anti-dilutive securities		1,123,795		533,100		504,830

Note 13 - Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

13. INCOME TAXES:

Provision for Income Taxes

The tax provisions are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2010

Current provision-
Federal	$	8,647	$	3,081	$	3,850
State		1,917		3,203		1,965

		10,564		6,284		5,815

Deferred provision-
Federal		25,752		27,495		9,962
State		2,412		1,185		253

		28,164		28,680		10,215

Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$	38,728	$	34,964	$	16,030

A reconciliation of taxes based on the federal statutory rates and the provisions (benefits) for income taxes are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010

Income taxes at the federal statutory rate	$	35,414		$	31,562		$	16,559
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		2,753			2,795			1,418
Tax effect of permanent differences		766			621			542
Alternative fuel tax credits		–			–			(2,461	)
Other, net		(205	)		(14	)		(28	)

Provision for income taxes	$	38,728		$	34,964		$	16,030

Following is a summary of the Company’s income tax provision for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands):

	2012		2011		2010

Income tax provision on continuing operations	$	38,728	$	34,964	$	11,737
Income tax provision from discontinued operations		–		–		4,293

Provision for income taxes	$	38,728	$	34,964	$	16,030

The components of income taxes for other than continuing operations consisted of the following (in thousands):

	2012			2011			2010
Income tax expense (benefit) related to components of other comprehensive income:
Change in fair value of cash flow swaps	$	133		$	(728	)	$	(142	)
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities		(9	)		(360	)		–
Total	$	124		$	(1,088	)	$	(142	)

Paid in capital – stock based compensation	$	(1,668	)	$	(1,993	)	$	(885	)

The following summarizes the components of deferred tax assets and liabilities included in the balance sheet (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2012			2011
Current:
Deferred tax assets:
Inventory	$	4,424		$	2,944
Accounts receivable		164			178
Capital lease obligations		4,604			4,217
Stock options		1,409			1,145
Accrued liabilities		2,337			2,453
State net operating loss carry forward		905			393
State tax credit		477			527
Other		310			429
Current deferred tax asset	$	14,630		$	12,286

Non-Current:
Deferred tax assets:
Capital lease obligations	$	13,811		$	12,651
Stock options		5,635			4,579
Other		1,679			1,231
		21,125			18,461
Deferred tax liabilities:
Difference between book and tax basis-
Depreciation		(144,881	)		(111,584	)

Net non-current tax liability	$	(123,756	)	$	(93,123	)

The Company’s various state net operating loss carry forwards expire from 2014 through 2024.

The Company included accruals for unrecognized income tax benefits totaling $1.4 million as a component of accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2012, and $1.3 million as of December 31, 2011. The unrecognized tax benefits of $1.0 million at December 31, 2012, and $1.3 million as of December 31, 2011, if recognized, would impact the Company’s effective tax rate. An unfavorable settlement would require a charge to income tax expense and a favorable resolution would be recognized as a reduction to income tax expense. The Company records interest and penalties related to unrecognized income tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company had accrued interest of $49,000 at December 31, 2012 and $51,000 at December 31, 2011 related to unrecognized tax benefits. During the years 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company recognized approximately ($2,294), ($78,748), and ($4,348) in interest. 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 December 31, 2012, the tax years ended December 31, 2009 through 2012 remained subject to audit by federal tax authorities and the tax years ended December 31, 2008 through 2012, remained subject to audit by state tax authorities.

A reconciliation of the change in the unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):

	2012			2011			2010
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period	$	1,337		$	1,466		$	1,761
Gross increases – tax positions in current year		358			290			177
Gross increases – tax positions in a prior year		267			119			–
Reductions due to lapse of statute of limitations		(553	)		(538	)		(472	)
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period	$	1,409		$	1,337		$	1,466

- Definition

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

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.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for commitments and contingencies.

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Note 15 - Acquisitions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

15. ACQUISITIONS:

All of the following acquisitions, unless otherwise noted, were considered business combinations accounted for under ASC 805 “Business Combinations.” Pro forma information is not included in accordance with ASC 805 since no acquisitions were considered material individually or in the aggregate.

On December 31, 2012, the Company acquired certain assets of MVI Group, which operated commercial truck and bus dealerships in Ohio under the names of Miami Valley International, Center City International, CCI North Coast and Buckeye Truck Centers. The acquisition included International, IC Bus, and Isuzu franchise locations in Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Findlay and Lima, Ohio. These dealerships now operate as Rush Truck Centers. Rush Truck Leasing now operates Idealease truck rental and leasing franchises in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Lima, Ohio. The transaction, including real estate, was valued at approximately $104.5 million. The purchase price for the assets of the business was financed under the Company’s floor plan and lease and rental truck financing arrangements with the remainder paid in cash.

Property and equipment, including real estate	$	29,768
Inventory		51,501
Accounts receivable		5,638
Prepaid expenses		488
Accrued expenses		(200	)
Goodwill		17,340

Total	$	104,535

As the values of these assets and liabilities are preliminary in nature, they are subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained about the facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date. When the valuation is final, any changes to the preliminary valuation of acquired assets and liabilities could result in adjustments to identified intangibles and goodwill. All of the goodwill acquired in the MVI Group acquisition will be amortized over 15 years for tax purposes.

On December 5, 2011, the Company acquired certain assets of West Texas Peterbilt, which consisted of dealerships in Amarillo, Lubbock and Odessa, Texas that offer Peterbilt trucks, parts, service, financing and insurance, a parts and service facility in Dalhart, Texas and a parts facility in Hereford, Texas. These dealerships now operate as Rush Truck Centers. Rush Truck Leasing operates a PacLease truck rental and leasing franchise in Lubbock, Texas. The transaction was valued at approximately $24.6 million, with the purchase price paid in cash. The operations of West Texas Peterbilt are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements from the date of the acquisition. The purchase price was allocated based on the fair values of the assets at the date of acquisition as follows (in thousands):

Property and equipment, including real estate	$	5,302
Inventory		7,017
Accounts receivable		3,626
Accrued expenses		(357	)
Franchise rights		1,730
Goodwill		7,301

Total	$	24,619

The final purchase price allocation reflects an adjustment of $1.7 million from the purchase allocation due to the finalization of the franchise rights valuation. All of the goodwill acquired in the West Texas Peterbilt acquisition will be amortized over 15 years for tax purposes.

On November 5, 2011, the Company acquired certain assets of Peck Road Ford, which consisted of a Ford and Isuzu commercial vehicle dealership in Whittier, California. The Company is operating the facility as a full-service Rush Truck Center offering Ford and Isuzu trucks, parts, service, financing and insurance. The transaction was valued at approximately $10.0 million, with the purchase price paid in cash. The operations of Peck Road Ford are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements from the date of the acquisition. The purchase price was allocated based on the fair values of the assets at the date of acquisition as follows (in thousands):

Property and equipment, including real estate	$	6,680
Inventory		2,525
Accounts receivable		771
Other		8
Accrued expenses		(79	)
Goodwill		90

Total	$	9,995

All of the goodwill acquired in the Peck Road Ford acquisition will be amortized over 15 years for tax purposes.

On March 14, 2011, the Company acquired certain assets of Asbury Automotive Atlanta L.L.C., a subsidiary of Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., which operated commercial truck and bus dealerships in the metro Atlanta area under the "Nalley Motor Trucks" name. The acquisition included dealership locations in Atlanta and Doraville and a collision center in Atlanta. These locations are now operating as Rush Truck Centers. The transaction was valued at approximately $55.3 million, with the purchase price paid in cash. The operations of Nalley Motor Trucks are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements from the date of the acquisition. The purchase price was allocated based on the fair values of the assets at the date of acquisition as follows (in thousands):

Inventory	$	21,004
Property and equipment		9,871
Prepaid expenses		41
Accrued expenses		(453	)
Franchise rights		2,802
Goodwill		22,022

Total	$	55,287

The final purchase price allocation reflects an adjustment of $2.8 million from the preliminary purchase allocation due to the finalization of the franchise rights valuation and $1.97 million due to the completion of real estate appraisals for property acquired. All of the goodwill acquired in the Nalley Motor Trucks acquisition will be amortized over 15 years for tax purposes.

On February 21, 2011, the Company acquired certain assets of Heintzelman’s Truck Center, which consisted of a Ford commercial vehicle dealership in Orlando, Florida. The Company now operates the facility as a full-service Rush Truck Center offering Ford trucks, parts, service, leasing, financing and insurance. The transaction was valued at approximately $4.7 million, with the purchase price paid in cash. The operations of Heintzelman’s Truck Center are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements from the date of the acquisition. The purchase price was allocated based on the fair values of the assets at the date of acquisition as follows (in thousands):

Inventory	$	3,125
Accounts receivable		264
Property and equipment		221
Prepaid expenses		6
Accrued expenses		(2	)
Goodwill		1,050

Total	$	4,664

All of the goodwill acquired in the Heintzelman’s Truck Center acquisition will be amortized over 15 years for tax purposes.

On October 12, 2010, the Company acquired certain assets of Metro Ford Truck Sales, Inc., which consisted of a Ford and Isuzu commercial vehicle dealership in Dallas, Texas. The Company now operates the facility as a full-service Rush Medium-Duty Truck Center offering Ford and Isuzu medium-duty trucks, parts, service, financing and insurance. The transaction was valued at approximately $5.6 million, with the purchase price paid in cash. The operations of Metro Ford Truck Sales, Inc. are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements from the date of the acquisition. The purchase price was allocated based on the fair values of the assets at the date of acquisition as follows (in thousands):

Property and equipment, including real estate	$	1,645
Inventory		974
Accounts receivable		30
Accrued expenses		(14	)
Goodwill		2,957

Total	$	5,592

All of the goodwill acquired in the Metro Ford Truck Sales, Inc. acquisition will be amortized over 15 years for tax purposes.

On July 12, 2010, the Company acquired certain assets of Joe Cooper Truck Center, LLC, which consisted of a Ford franchise in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The newly acquired Ford franchise was added to the Company’s existing dealership in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The transaction was valued at approximately $1.2 million, with the purchase price paid in cash, and $1.1 million of the purchase price was allocated to goodwill based on the fair value of the assets at the date of acquisition. The operations of Joe Cooper Truck Center, LLC are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements from the date of the acquisition. All of the goodwill acquired in the Joe Cooper Truck Center, LLC acquisition will be amortized over 15 years for tax purposes.

On May 24, 2010, the Company acquired certain assets of Lake City Companies, LLC and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, "Lake City International"). Lake City International operated a commercial truck and bus sales, service, parts, finance and leasing business representing multiple brands. The newly acquired dealerships include five locations in Utah, five locations in Idaho and one location in Oregon. These locations are now operating as Rush Truck Centers. Rush Truck Leasing operates Idealease truck rental and leasing franchises at existing locations in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Boise, Idaho. The transaction, including the real estate, was valued at approximately $71.0 million. The purchase price for the assets of the business was paid in cash and the purchase price for the real estate was partially paid in cash with the remainder financed with long-term debt.

The operations of Lake City International are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements from the date of the acquisition. The purchase price has been allocated based on the fair values of the assets at the date of acquisition as follows (in thousands):

Prepaid expenses	$	205
Accounts and notes receivable		5,955
Inventories		10,722
Property and equipment, including real estate		48,790
Other assets		309
Accounts payable		(175	)
Accrued expenses		(3,622	)
Floor plan notes payable		(275	)
Notes payable		(178	)
Goodwill		9,298

Total	$	71,029

The Company financed approximately $37.5 million of the purchase price under its floor plan, accounts receivable, lease and rental truck financing arrangements and a real estate loan. As part of the Lake City International acquisition, the Company assumed certain contingent liabilities for notes initiated on behalf of Lake City International related to the sale of commercial vehicles. The contingent liability had an estimated fair value of $2.0 million and was recorded as an accrued liability. For federal tax purposes the goodwill will be amortized over 15 years.

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The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable).

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Note 16 - Discontinued Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]

16. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

On September 9, 2010, the Company sold the assets of its John Deere construction equipment business, including its Rush Equipment Centers in Houston and Beaumont, Texas, to Doggett Heavy Machinery Services, LLC. The total purchase price for the Rush Equipment Centers was $31.0 million. The Company received cash of $26.2 million at closing and a $4.8 million note receivable to be paid over four years. Before closing, the Company paid liabilities, related to the assets sold, of approximately $14.6 million. The Company recorded a gain on the transaction of $10.1 million. The Construction Equipment segment will no longer be reported as a separate business segment.

At closing, Doggett Heavy Machinery Services, LLC entered into a lease agreement to lease the facility where Rush Equipment Center, Houston was located from an affiliate of the Company. The lease provides for an initial three year term with the option for the lessee to terminate the lease with 30 days notice. The Company’s continuing involvement in the operations of the construction equipment business is not significant and will be limited to the facility lease agreement.

The results of operations of the construction equipment business have been classified as discontinued operations in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented, and excluded from business segment information.

Net sales and earnings before income taxes related to the discontinued business were as follows (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2010

Net Sales	$	–	$	–	$	25,819

Earnings before income taxes:
Results of operations from discontinued operations before income taxes		–		–		917
Gain on disposition						10,091
Income tax (expense)		–		–		(4,293	)
Net income from discontinued operations	$	–	$	–	$	6,715

Basic earnings per common share from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	–	$	–	$	0.18
Diluted earnings per common share and common share equivalents from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	–	$	–	$	0.18

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Note 17 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]

17. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)

The following table shows the components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) (in thousands):

	Cash Flow Swaps			Available for Sale Securities			Total
Balance at January 1, 2011	$	(222	)	$	–		$	(222	)
Changes in value		(1,868	)		(947	)		(2,815	)
Tax effect		728			360			1,088
Balance at December 31, 2011		(1,362	)		(587	)		(1,949	)
Changes in value		317						317
Tax effect		(133	)		9			(124	)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(1,178	)	$	(578	)	$	(1,756	)

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Note 18 - Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]

18. UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA:

(In thousands, except per share amounts.)

	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
2012

Revenues	$	777,329	$	835,844	$	745,133	$	732,261
Gross profit		128,260		129,636		125,171		117,700
Operating income		29,380		31,966		27,627		25,227
Income before income taxes		26,076		28,559		24,244		22,304
Net income	$	15,906	$	17,422	$	14,909	$	14,218

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.41	$	0.45	$	0.38	$	0.37
Diluted	$	0.40	$	0.44	$	0.38	$	0.36

2011

Revenues	$	446,104	$	661,982	$	696,445	$	776,080
Gross profit		82,390		105,510		113,788		121,589
Operating income		12,821		21,789		28,328		34,400
Income before income taxes		11,620		20,190		26,434		31,933
Net income	$	7,267	$	12,518	$	16,045	$	19,383

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.19	$	0.33	$	0.42	$	0.51
Diluted	$	0.19	$	0.32	$	0.41	$	0.50

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Note 19 - Segments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

19.

SEGMENTS:

The Company currently has one reportable business segment, the Truck Segment. The Truck Segment operates a network of commercial vehicle dealerships that provide an integrated one-stop source for the commercial vehicle needs of its customers, including retail sales of new and used commercial vehicles; aftermarket parts, service and body shop facilities; and a wide array of financial services, including the financing of new and used commercial vehicle purchases, insurance products and truck leasing and rentals. The commercial vehicle dealerships are deemed a single reporting unit because they have similar economic characteristics. The Company’s chief operating decision maker considers the entire Truck Segment, not individual dealerships, when making decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance.

The Construction Equipment segment is no longer reported as a separate business segment due to the sale of Company’s construction equipment business. See Note 16 for further discussion of the sale of the construction equipment business.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The Company evaluates performance based on income from continuing operations 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 years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.

The following table contains summarized information about reportable segment revenue, segment income or loss from continuing operations and segment assets for the periods ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands):

	Truck Segment		All Other			Totals
2012
Revenues from external customers	$	3,072,092	$	18,475		$	3,090,567
Interest income		21		–			21
Interest expense		12,830		208			13,038
Depreciation and amortization		24,482		534			25,016
Segment income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes		102,392		(1,209	)		101,183
Segment assets		1,855,431		26,135			1,881,566
Goodwill		195,697		2,560			198,257
Expenditures for segment assets		170,436		515			170,951

2011
Revenues from external customers	$	2,562,740	$	17,871		$	2,580,611
Interest income		20		–			20
Interest expense		6,876		305			7,181
Depreciation and amortization		19,471		613			20,084
Segment income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes		91,820		(1,643	)		90,177
Segment assets		1,691,938		25,763			1,717,701
Goodwill		180,052		2,560			182,612
Expenditures for segment assets		148,384		159			148,543

2010
Revenues from external customers	$	1,482,742	$	15,185		$	1,497,927
Interest income		127		–			127
Interest expense		5,092		398			5,490
Depreciation and amortization		15,019		701			15,720
Segment income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes		37,690		(1,386	)		36,304
Segment assets		1,143,385		24,548			1,167,933
Goodwill		147,828		2,560			150,388
Expenditures for segment assets		83,670		633			84,303

Revenues from segments below the quantitative thresholds are attributable to three operating segments of the Company and are included in the All Other column. Those segments include a retail tire company, an insurance agency and a guest ranch operation. None of those segments has ever met any of the quantitative thresholds for determining reportable segments.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Principles of Consolidation

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Estimates in Financial Statements

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance for Loan Losses Policy [Policy Text Block]

Allowance for Doubtful Receivables and Repossession Losses

Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Inventories

Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Property and Equipment

	2012			2011			Estimated Life (Years)

Land	$	69,965		$	68,147			–
Buildings and improvements		174,953			162,118		31	–	39
Leasehold improvements		24,710			21,734		2	–	39
Machinery and shop equipment		40,581			34,949		5	–	20
Furniture, fixtures and computers		39,993			30,321		3	–	15
Transportation equipment		40,103			35,126		2	–	15
Lease and rental vehicles		443,035			326,678		2	–	8
Construction in progress		6,605			2,441
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(217,833	)		(181,847	)

Total	$	622,112		$	499,667

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill

The following table sets forth the change in the carrying amount of goodwill for the Company for the period ended December 31, 2012 (in thousands):


Balance January 1, 2012	$	182,612
Adjustment to acquisition of Peck Road Ford		36
Adjustment for franchise rights related to West Texas Peterbilt acquisition		(1,730	)
Acquisition of MVI Group (See Note 15)		17,339
Balance December 31, 2012	$	198,257

Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Other Assets

Other Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet include manufacturer franchise rights of $4.5 million at December 31, 2012.

Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Income Taxes

Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Revenue Recognition Policies

Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Cost of Sales

Sales Taxes Policy [Policy Text Block]

Taxes Assessed by a Governmental Authority

The Company accounts for sales taxes assessed by a governmental authority, that are directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction, on a net (excluded from revenues) basis.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]

Stock Based Compensation

	2012			2011			2010
Expected stock volatility		53.64	%		51.5	%		50.7	%
Weighted-average stock volatility		53.64	%		51.5	%		50.7	%
Expected dividend yield		0.0	%		0.0	%		0.0	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.11	%		2.00	%		2.39	%
Expected life (years)		5.0			5.0			5.0
Weighted-average fair value of stock options granted	$	10.95		$	8.68		$	5.80

Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Advertising Costs

Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Accounting for Internal Use Software

Unpaid Policy Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Insurance

Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Fair Value Measurements

Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

New Accounting Pronouncements

Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

	2012			2011			Estimated Life (Years)

Land	$	69,965		$	68,147			–
Buildings and improvements		174,953			162,118		31	–	39
Leasehold improvements		24,710			21,734		2	–	39
Machinery and shop equipment		40,581			34,949		5	–	20
Furniture, fixtures and computers		39,993			30,321		3	–	15
Transportation equipment		40,103			35,126		2	–	15
Lease and rental vehicles		443,035			326,678		2	–	8
Construction in progress		6,605			2,441
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(217,833	)		(181,847	)

Total	$	622,112		$	499,667

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]


Balance January 1, 2012	$	182,612
Adjustment to acquisition of Peck Road Ford		36
Adjustment for franchise rights related to West Texas Peterbilt acquisition		(1,730	)
Acquisition of MVI Group (See Note 15)		17,339
Balance December 31, 2012	$	198,257

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]

	2012			2011			2010
Expected stock volatility		53.64	%		51.5	%		50.7	%
Weighted-average stock volatility		53.64	%		51.5	%		50.7	%
Expected dividend yield		0.0	%		0.0	%		0.0	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.11	%		2.00	%		2.39	%
Expected life (years)		5.0			5.0			5.0
Weighted-average fair value of stock options granted	$	10.95		$	8.68		$	5.80

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total which includes a rollforward schedule.

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Note 3 - Supplier And Customer Concentration (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Major Suppliers and Dealership Agreements [Table Text Block]

Manufacturer		Expiration Dates
Peterbilt		March 2013 through August 2015
International		May 2015 through May 2018
Isuzu		Indefinite
Hino		Indefinite
Ford		Indefinite
Blue Bird		August 2013
IC Bus		May 2015 through December 2017

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]

	December 31,
	2012			2011

Trade accounts receivable from sale of vehicles	$	40,840		$	58,741
Trade receivables other than vehicles		18,893			18,057
Warranty claims		8,762			7,079
Other accounts receivable		22,104			15,243
Less allowance for bad debt and warranty receivable		(984	)		(960	)

Total	$	89,615		$	98,160

Note 5 - Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]

	December 31,
	2012			2011

New commercial vehicles	$	494,496		$	488,397
Used commercial vehicles		53,630			48,430
Parts and accessories		141,936			107,745
Other		11,073			10,084
Less allowance		(10,182	)		(5,030	)

Total	$	690,953		$	649,626

Note 6 - Valuation Accounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]

	Balance Beginning of Year		Net Charged to Costs and Expenses			Acquisitions		Net Write- Offs			Balance End of Year

2012
Reserve for accounts receivable	$	480	$	922				$	(862	)	$	540
Reserve for warranty receivable		480		334					(370	)		444
Reserve for parts inventory		3,406		1,546					(1,609	)		3,343
Reserve for commercial vehicle inventory		1,624		12,944					(7,729	)		6,839

2011
Reserve for accounts receivable	$	1,040	$	627				$	(1,187	)	$	480
Reserve for warranty receivable		279		336					(135	)		480
Reserve for parts inventory		2,055		1,909		$	650		(1,208	)		3,406
Reserve for commercial vehicle inventory		1,275		5,807					(5,458	)		1,624

2010
Reserve for accounts receivable	$	204	$	1,645				$	(809	)	$	1,040
Reserve for warranty receivable		553		794					(1,068	)		279
Reserve for parts inventory		1,956		1,360		$	43		(1,304	)		2,055
Reserve for construction equipment inventory		1,497		(1,497	)				–			–
Reserve for commercial vehicle inventory		2,909		4,024					(5,658	)		1,275

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of valuation allowances to reduce deferred tax assets to net realizable value, including identification of the deferred tax asset more likely than not will not be fully realized and the corresponding amount of the valuation allowance.

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Note 7 - Floor Plan Notes Payable And Lines Of Credit (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Assets Pledged As Collateral [Table Text Block]

	December 31,
	2012		2011
Inventories, new and used vehicles at cost based on specific identification, net of allowance	$	541,287	$	536,827
Vehicle sale related accounts receivable		40,840		58,741

Total	$	582,127	$	595,568

Floor plan notes payable related to vehicles	$	534,520	$	520,693

Note 8 - Long-Term Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]

	December 31,
	2012			2011

Variable interest rate term notes	$	80,463		$	130,092
Fixed interest rate term notes		319,201			198,195

Total debt		399,664			328,287

Less: current maturities		(80,030	)		(63,465	)

Total	$	319,634		$	264,822

Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]

2013	$	80,030
2014		70,693
2015		84,895
2016		86,199
2017		47,385
Thereafter		30,462

Total	$	399,664

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer.

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Note 9 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

	At December 31, 2012
			Fair Value Estimated Using
	Cost Basis Amount		Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs
Investment in auction rate securities	$	7,575	$	—	$	—	$	6,628

	At December 31, 2011
			Fair Value Estimated Using
	Cost Basis Amount		Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs
Investment in auction rate securities	$	7,575	$	—	$	—	$	6,628

Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]

Agreement	Current Notional Amount		Fixed Interest Rate			Underlying Rate	Expiration Date	Fair Value
Interest Rate Swap	$	2,033		5.075	%	3 month LIBOR	July 1, 2015	$	(99	)
Interest Rate Swap		4,200		5.075	%	3 month LIBOR	July 1, 2015		(205	)
Interest Rate Swap		7,294		5.39	%	1 month LIBOR	December 31, 2014		(288	)
Interest Rate Swap		1,410		5.39	%	1 month LIBOR	December 31, 2014		(56	)
Interest Rate Swap		2,509		5.39	%	1 month LIBOR	December 31, 2014		(99	)
Interest Rate Swap		5,678		5.39	%	1 month LIBOR	December 31, 2014		(224	)
Interest Rate Swap		5,200		5.38	%	1 month LIBOR	June 29, 2015		(272	)
Interest Rate Swap		800		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(40	)
Interest Rate Swap		1,533		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(77	)
Interest Rate Swap		7,733		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(388	)
Interest Rate Swap		667		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(33	)
Interest Rate Swap		2,680		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(134	)

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]

		Fair Value at
Derivative Liabilities Designated as Hedging Instruments	Balance Sheet Location	December 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
Interest Rate Swaps	Other Long-Term Liabilities	$	1,915	$	2,233

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

		December 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) on interest rate swaps		$	317			$	(1,868	)

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of assets, including [financial] instruments measured at fair value that are classified in stockholders' equity, if any, by class that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The disclosures contemplated herein include the fair value measurements at the reporting date by the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall, segregating fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

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Tabular disclosure of pertinent information about a derivative or group of derivatives on a disaggregated basis, such as for individual instruments, or small groups of similar instruments. May include a combination of the type of instrument, risks being hedged, notional amount, hedge designation, related hedged item, inception date, maturity date, or other relevant item.

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Reference 11: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 815
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 2
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=d3e41620-113959

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Note 10 - Leasing Activities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]

	Capital Leases			Operating Leases
2013	$	12,177		$	1,755
2014		11,274			730
2015		9,552			284
2016		7,233			70
2017		5,001			27
Thereafter		9,372			—

Total minimum lease payments	$	54,609		$	2,866
Less amount representing interest		(4,636	)
Present value of net minimum capital lease payments		49,973
Less current portion		(10,673	)
Obligations under capital leases less current portion	$	39,300

Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Receivable for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]

2013	$	69,551
2014		59,688
2015		50,823
2016		37,212
2017		23,848
Thereafter		16,232

Total	$	257,354

Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]

2013	$	7,133
2014		5,254
2015		4,368
2016		3,527
2017		2,241
Thereafter		7,049

Total	$	29,572

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of a lessee's leasing arrangements including: (1) the basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (2) the existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (3) restrictions imposed by lease arrangements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing, (4) rent holidays, rent concessions, or leasehold improvement incentives and unusual provisions or conditions. Disclosure may also include the specific period used to amortize material leasehold improvements made at the inception of the lease or during the lease term. Additionally, for operating leases having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year: (a) future minimum rental payments required as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) the total of minimum rentals to be received in the future under noncancelable subleases as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, and (c) for all operating leases, rental expense for each period for which an income statement is presented, with separate amounts for minimum rentals, contingent rentals, and sublease rentals. Rental payments under leases with terms of a month or less that were not renewed need not be included.

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Note 11 - Share Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]

Options	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value

Balance of Outstanding Options at January 1, 2012		3,848,472		$	12.48
Granted		636,320			23.48
Exercised		(426,976	)		9.51
Forfeited		(20,550	)		14.83

Balance of Outstanding Options at December 31, 2012		4,037,266		$	14.52		6.13	$	26,607,758

Expected to vest after December 31, 2012		2,276,753		$	16.42		7.73	$	11,383,235
Vested and exercisable at December 31, 2012		1,613,658		$	11.74		3.75	$	14,413,812

Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]

Non-vested Shares	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

Non-vested at January 1, 2012		2,322,792		$	5.88
Granted		636,320			10.95
Vested		(515,920	)		4.62
Forfeited		(19,584	)		6.72

Non-vested at December 31, 2012		2,423,608		$	7.48

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]

Stock Awards and Units	Shares			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

Outstanding Non-vested shares at January 1, 2012		203,887						$	14.89
Granted		161,239							21.98
Vested		(133,012	)						13.70
Forfeited		–

Outstanding Non-vested at December 31, 2012		232,114			8.62	$	4,797,796	$	20.50

Expected to vest after December 31, 2012		227,066			8.62	$	4,693,454

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

	2012		2011		2010

Numerator-
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share-
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	62,455,000	$	55,213,000	$	24,567,000

Denominator-
Denominator for basic earnings per share, weighted average shares		38,643,189		37,860,551		37,307,453

Effect of dilutive securities-
Stock options and restricted shares		1,045,254		1,153,846		910,727

Denominator for diluted earnings per share, adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions		39,688,443		39,014,397		38,218,180

Basic earnings per common share	$	1.62	$	1.46	$	0.66

Diluted earnings per common share and common share equivalents	$	1.57	$	1.42	$	0.64

Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]

Options to Purchase Shares of Common Stock

	2012		2011		2010

Options		1,123,795		533,100		504,830

Total anti-dilutive securities		1,123,795		533,100		504,830

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]

	Year Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2010

Current provision-
Federal	$	8,647	$	3,081	$	3,850
State		1,917		3,203		1,965

		10,564		6,284		5,815

Deferred provision-
Federal		25,752		27,495		9,962
State		2,412		1,185		253

		28,164		28,680		10,215

Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$	38,728	$	34,964	$	16,030

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

	Year Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010

Income taxes at the federal statutory rate	$	35,414		$	31,562		$	16,559
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		2,753			2,795			1,418
Tax effect of permanent differences		766			621			542
Alternative fuel tax credits		–			–			(2,461	)
Other, net		(205	)		(14	)		(28	)

Provision for income taxes	$	38,728		$	34,964		$	16,030

Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefits) by Continuing and Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]

	2012		2011		2010

Income tax provision on continuing operations	$	38,728	$	34,964	$	11,737
Income tax provision from discontinued operations		–		–		4,293

Provision for income taxes	$	38,728	$	34,964	$	16,030

Schedule of Income Taxes Related to Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]

	2012			2011			2010
Income tax expense (benefit) related to components of other comprehensive income:
Change in fair value of cash flow swaps	$	133		$	(728	)	$	(142	)
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities		(9	)		(360	)		–
Total	$	124		$	(1,088	)	$	(142	)

Paid in capital – stock based compensation	$	(1,668	)	$	(1,993	)	$	(885	)

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]

	December 31,
	2012			2011
Current:
Deferred tax assets:
Inventory	$	4,424		$	2,944
Accounts receivable		164			178
Capital lease obligations		4,604			4,217
Stock options		1,409			1,145
Accrued liabilities		2,337			2,453
State net operating loss carry forward		905			393
State tax credit		477			527
Other		310			429
Current deferred tax asset	$	14,630		$	12,286

Non-Current:
Deferred tax assets:
Capital lease obligations	$	13,811		$	12,651
Stock options		5,635			4,579
Other		1,679			1,231
		21,125			18,461
Deferred tax liabilities:
Difference between book and tax basis-
Depreciation		(144,881	)		(111,584	)

Net non-current tax liability	$	(123,756	)	$	(93,123	)

Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]

	2012			2011			2010
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period	$	1,337		$	1,466		$	1,761
Gross increases – tax positions in current year		358			290			177
Gross increases – tax positions in a prior year		267			119			–
Reductions due to lapse of statute of limitations		(553	)		(538	)		(472	)
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period	$	1,409		$	1,337		$	1,466

Note 15 - Acquisitions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]

Property and equipment, including real estate	$	29,768
Inventory		51,501
Accounts receivable		5,638
Prepaid expenses		488
Accrued expenses		(200	)
Goodwill		17,340

Total	$	104,535

Property and equipment, including real estate	$	5,302
Inventory		7,017
Accounts receivable		3,626
Accrued expenses		(357	)
Franchise rights		1,730
Goodwill		7,301

Total	$	24,619

Property and equipment, including real estate	$	6,680
Inventory		2,525
Accounts receivable		771
Other		8
Accrued expenses		(79	)
Goodwill		90

Total	$	9,995

Inventory	$	21,004
Property and equipment		9,871
Prepaid expenses		41
Accrued expenses		(453	)
Franchise rights		2,802
Goodwill		22,022

Total	$	55,287

Inventory	$	3,125
Accounts receivable		264
Property and equipment		221
Prepaid expenses		6
Accrued expenses		(2	)
Goodwill		1,050

Total	$	4,664

Property and equipment, including real estate	$	1,645
Inventory		974
Accounts receivable		30
Accrued expenses		(14	)
Goodwill		2,957

Total	$	5,592

Prepaid expenses	$	205
Accounts and notes receivable		5,955
Inventories		10,722
Property and equipment, including real estate		48,790
Other assets		309
Accounts payable		(175	)
Accrued expenses		(3,622	)
Floor plan notes payable		(275	)
Notes payable		(178	)
Goodwill		9,298

Total	$	71,029

Note 16 - Discontinued Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]

	Year Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2010

Net Sales	$	–	$	–	$	25,819

Earnings before income taxes:
Results of operations from discontinued operations before income taxes		–		–		917
Gain on disposition						10,091
Income tax (expense)		–		–		(4,293	)
Net income from discontinued operations	$	–	$	–	$	6,715

Basic earnings per common share from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	–	$	–	$	0.18
Diluted earnings per common share and common share equivalents from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	–	$	–	$	0.18

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which may include the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations, the classification and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group, and the segment in which the disposal group was reported. Also may include the amount of adjustments to amounts previously reported in discontinued operations such as resolution of contingencies arising from the disposal transaction or the operations of the component prior to disposal.

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Note 17 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

	Cash Flow Swaps			Available for Sale Securities			Total
Balance at January 1, 2011	$	(222	)	$	–		$	(222	)
Changes in value		(1,868	)		(947	)		(2,815	)
Tax effect		728			360			1,088
Balance at December 31, 2011		(1,362	)		(587	)		(1,949	)
Changes in value		317						317
Tax effect		(133	)		9			(124	)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(1,178	)	$	(578	)	$	(1,756	)

Note 18 - Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]

	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
2012

Revenues	$	777,329	$	835,844	$	745,133	$	732,261
Gross profit		128,260		129,636		125,171		117,700
Operating income		29,380		31,966		27,627		25,227
Income before income taxes		26,076		28,559		24,244		22,304
Net income	$	15,906	$	17,422	$	14,909	$	14,218

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.41	$	0.45	$	0.38	$	0.37
Diluted	$	0.40	$	0.44	$	0.38	$	0.36

2011

Revenues	$	446,104	$	661,982	$	696,445	$	776,080
Gross profit		82,390		105,510		113,788		121,589
Operating income		12,821		21,789		28,328		34,400
Income before income taxes		11,620		20,190		26,434		31,933
Net income	$	7,267	$	12,518	$	16,045	$	19,383

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.19	$	0.33	$	0.42	$	0.51
Diluted	$	0.19	$	0.32	$	0.41	$	0.50

Note 19 - Segments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

	Truck Segment		All Other			Totals
2012
Revenues from external customers	$	3,072,092	$	18,475		$	3,090,567
Interest income		21		–			21
Interest expense		12,830		208			13,038
Depreciation and amortization		24,482		534			25,016
Segment income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes		102,392		(1,209	)		101,183
Segment assets		1,855,431		26,135			1,881,566
Goodwill		195,697		2,560			198,257
Expenditures for segment assets		170,436		515			170,951

2011
Revenues from external customers	$	2,562,740	$	17,871		$	2,580,611
Interest income		20		–			20
Interest expense		6,876		305			7,181
Depreciation and amortization		19,471		613			20,084
Segment income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes		91,820		(1,643	)		90,177
Segment assets		1,691,938		25,763			1,717,701
Goodwill		180,052		2,560			182,612
Expenditures for segment assets		148,384		159			148,543

2010
Revenues from external customers	$	1,482,742	$	15,185		$	1,497,927
Interest income		127		–			127
Interest expense		5,092		398			5,490
Depreciation and amortization		15,019		701			15,720
Segment income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes		37,690		(1,386	)		36,304
Segment assets		1,143,385		24,548			1,167,933
Goodwill		147,828		2,560			150,388
Expenditures for segment assets		83,670		633			84,303

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss.

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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Vehicles [Member]
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Other Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net		$ 48,600,000
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Property, Plant, and Equipment Other, Accumulated Depreciation		20,200,000
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Interest Costs Capitalized		$ 43,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		15 years
Depreciation		$ 62,300,000	$ 48,300,000
Amortization		11,000,000	8,600,000
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	$ 1,700,000
Capitalized Computer Software, Net		40,900,000	41,900,000
Capitalized Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization		4,100,000	1,200,000
Indefinite-Lived Franchise Rights		4,500,000
Amortization of Intangible Assets		3,000,000	1,300,000	$ 500,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months		3,000,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two		3,000,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three		3,000,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four		3,000,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five		3,000,000
Advertising Expense		4,400,000	3,700,000	$ 2,900,000
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives		$ 41,700,000	$ 41,700,000

Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (Detail) - Property and Equipment - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Vehicles [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Estimated Life	2
Lease and rental vehicles	2
Vehicles [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Estimated Life	8
Lease and rental vehicles	8
Vehicles [Member]
Lease and rental vehicles	$ 443,035	$ 326,678
Land [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 69,965	68,147
Building and Building Improvements [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Estimated Life	31
Lease and rental vehicles	31
Building and Building Improvements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Estimated Life	39
Lease and rental vehicles	39
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 174,953	162,118
Leasehold Improvements [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Estimated Life	2
Lease and rental vehicles	2
Leasehold Improvements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Estimated Life	39
Lease and rental vehicles	39
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 24,710	21,734
Machinery and Equipment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Estimated Life	5
Lease and rental vehicles	5
Machinery and Equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Estimated Life	20
Lease and rental vehicles	20
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 40,581	34,949
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Estimated Life	3
Lease and rental vehicles	3
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Estimated Life	15
Lease and rental vehicles	15
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 39,993	30,321
Transportation Equipment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Estimated Life	2
Lease and rental vehicles	2
Transportation Equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Estimated Life	15
Lease and rental vehicles	15
Transportation Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 40,103	35,126
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	6,605	2,441
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(217,833)	(181,847)
Total	$ 622,112	$ 499,667

Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (Detail) - Goodwill $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Acquisition of Peck Road Ford [Member]
Goodwill, acquired during period	$ 36
West Texas Peterbilt Acquisition [Member]
Goodwill, acquired during period	(1,730)
Acquisition of MVI Group [Member]
Goodwill, acquired during period	17,339
Balance January 1, 2012	182,612
Balance December 31, 2012	$ 198,257

- Definition

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 350
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
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-Section 45
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 142
-Paragraph 45
-Subparagraph e
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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-Number 142
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-Number 141R
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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (Detail) - Fair Value Assumption - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Expected stock volatility	53.64%	51.50%	50.70%
Weighted-average stock volatility	53.64%	51.50%	50.70%
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Risk-free interest rate	1.11%	2.00%	2.39%
Expected life (years)	5 years	5 years	5 years
Weighted-average fair value of stock options granted (in Dollars per share)	$ 10.95	$ 8.68	$ 5.80

Note 3 - Supplier And Customer Concentration (Detail)	12 Months Ended
Note 3 - Supplier And Customer Concentration (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	75.10%	74.10%

Note 3 - Supplier And Customer Concentration (Detail) - Major Suppliers and Dealership Agreements	Dec. 31, 2012
Peterbilt [Member]
Expiration Dates, by Distributor	March 2013 through August 2015
International [Member]
Expiration Dates, by Distributor	May 2015 through May 2018
Isuzu [Member]
Expiration Dates, by Distributor	Indefinite
Hino [Member]
Expiration Dates, by Distributor	Indefinite
Ford [Member]
Expiration Dates, by Distributor	Indefinite
Blue Bird [Member]
Expiration Dates, by Distributor	August 2013
IC Bus [Member]
Expiration Dates, by Distributor	May 2015 through December 2017

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable (Detail) - Accounts Receivable - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Trade Accounts Receivable From Sale of Vehicles [Member]
Trade receivables	$ 40,840	$ 58,741
Trade Receivable Other Than Vehicles [Member]
Trade receivables	18,893	18,057
Warranty claims	8,762	7,079
Other accounts receivable	22,104	15,243
Less allowance for bad debt and warranty receivable	(984)	(960)
Total	$ 89,615	$ 98,160

Note 5 - Inventories (Detail) - Inventories - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
New commercial vehicles	$ 494,496	$ 488,397
Used commercial vehicles	53,630	48,430
Parts and accessories	141,936	107,745
Other	11,073	10,084
Less allowance	(10,182)	(5,030)
Total	$ 690,953	$ 649,626

- Definition

The amount of the valuation account as of the balance sheet date which reduces the carrying amount of inventory to net realizable value; takes into consideration such factors as market value, excessive quantities based on expected sales, technological obsolescence, and shrinkage. May also provide for estimated product returns or price concessions pertaining to product cost.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 330
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.BB)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6386940&loc=d3e100047-122729

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 210
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.6(a))
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 235
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 4
-Subparagraph (SX 210.12-09)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6881521&loc=d3e24092-122690

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 330
-SubTopic 10
-Section 35
-Paragraph 2
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6386567&loc=d3e3927-108312

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-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB)
-Number 43
-Paragraph 14
-Chapter 4
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB)
-Number 43
-Paragraph 8, 9, 14
-Chapter 4
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB)
-Number 43
-Section A
-Paragraph 9
-Chapter 3
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 09
-Article 12

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-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 6
-Subparagraph a
-Article 5

+ Details

Note 6 - Valuation Accounts (Detail) - Valuation and Allowance Accounts - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Allowance for Trade Receivables [Member]
2012
Balance Beginning of Year	$ 480	$ 1,040	$ 204
Net Charged to Costs and Expenses	922	627	1,645
Net Write - Offs	(862)	(1,187)	(809)
Balance End of Year	540	480	1,040
Allowance for Warranty Receivables from Manufacturers [Member]
2012
Balance Beginning of Year	480	279	553
Net Charged to Costs and Expenses	334	336	794
Net Write - Offs	(370)	(135)	(1,068)
Balance End of Year	444	480	279
Parts Inventory [Member]
2012
Balance Beginning of Year	3,406	2,055	1,956
Net Charged to Costs and Expenses	1,546	1,909	1,360
Acquisitions		650	43
Net Write - Offs	(1,609)	(1,208)	(1,304)
Balance End of Year	3,343	3,406	2,055
Commercial Vehicle Inventory [Member]
2012
Balance Beginning of Year	1,624	1,275	2,909
Net Charged to Costs and Expenses	12,944	5,807	4,024
Net Write - Offs	(7,729)	(5,458)	(5,658)
Balance End of Year	$ 6,839	$ 1,624	1,275
Construction Equipment Inventory [Member]
2012
Balance Beginning of Year			1,497
Net Charged to Costs and Expenses			$ (1,497)

Note 7 - Floor Plan Notes Payable And Lines Of Credit (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory Loans up to $500 Million [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			2.23%
Inventory Loans Between $500 Million and $600 Million [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			2.95%
GE Capital Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End			2.54%
Debt Instrument, Payment Terms	The credit agreement allows the Company to prepay inventory loans, provided that the prepayment does not exceed the sum of 38% of the aggregate inventory loans made up to $500.0 million plus 100% of the inventory loans above $500.0 million.
(in Dollars)	$ 500,000		$ 500,000
(in Dollars)	500,000
Ford Motor Financing Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			1.50%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End			5.25%
(in Dollars)	34,500		$ 34,500
Minimum Prime Rate Required			3.75%
(in Dollars)	34,500
(in Dollars)	534,520	$ 520,693	$ 534,520
(in Dollars)	$ 534,520	$ 520,693
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period	1.42%	1.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity (in Dollars)			10,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding (in Dollars)			0
Line of Credit, Amount Pledged to Secure Letters of Credit (in Dollars)			7,400
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity (in Dollars)			$ 2,600

Note 7 - Floor Plan Notes Payable And Lines Of Credit (Detail) - Assets Pledged as Collateral - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Inventories, new and used vehicles at cost based on specific identification, net of allowance	$ 541,287	$ 536,827
Vehicle sale related accounts receivable	40,840	58,741
Total	582,127	595,568
Floor plan notes payable related to vehicles	$ 534,520	$ 520,693

- Definition

The carrying amount, as of the date of the latest financial statement presented, of other assets which are owned but transferred to serve as collateral for the payment of the related debt obligation, primarily a secured borrowing or repurchase agreement, and for which the transferee is not permitted to sell or re-pledge them to an unrelated party.

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Note 8 - Long-Term Debt (Detail)	12 Months Ended
Note 8 - Long-Term Debt (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Minimum [Member] \| Variable Interest Rate Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment (in Dollars)	$ 1,910
Minimum [Member] \| Fixed Interest Rate Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment (in Dollars)	$ 233
Minimum [Member]
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate	1.70%
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate	3.11%
Maximum [Member] \| Variable Interest Rate Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment (in Dollars)	$ 80,000
Maximum [Member] \| Fixed Interest Rate Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment (in Dollars)	$ 94,697
Maximum [Member]
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate	3.10%
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate	8.50%

Note 8 - Long-Term Debt (Detail) - Long-term Debt - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Variable interest rate term notes	$ 80,463	$ 130,092
Fixed interest rate term notes	319,201	198,195
Total debt	399,664	328,287
Less: current maturities	(80,030)	(63,465)
Total	$ 319,634	$ 264,822

Note 8 - Long-Term Debt (Detail) - Debt Maturities - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
2013	$ 80,030
2014	70,693
2015	84,895
2016	86,199
2017	47,385
Thereafter	30,462
Total	$ 399,664	$ 328,287

Note 9 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 6,600
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$ 7,575	$ 7,575
Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate (in Basis Points)	2.25%
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 1,000
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives	41,700	$ 41,700
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value	$ 1,900

- Definition

This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents Available-for-sale Securities which consist of all investments in certain debt and equity securities neither classified as trading or held-to-maturity securities. A debt security represents a creditor relationship with an enterprise. Debt securities include, among other items, US Treasury securities, US government securities, municipal securities, corporate bonds, convertible debt, commercial paper, and all securitized debt instruments. An equity security represents an ownership interest in an enterprise or the right to acquire or dispose of an ownership interest in an enterprise at fixed or determinable prices. Equity securities include, among other things, common stock, certain preferred stock, warrant rights, call options, and put options, but do not include convertible debt. An entity may opt to provide the reader with additional narrative text to better understand the nature of investments in debt and equity securities which are categorized as Available-for-sale.

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Note 9 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Detail) - Investment in Auction Rate Securities - Auction Rate Securities [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value	$ 6,628	$ 6,628
Cost Basis Amount	$ 7,575	7,575
Fair Value		$ 6,600

- Definition

+ References + Details

Note 9 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Detail) - Derivative Financial Instruments - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 1 [Member]
Current Notional Amount	$ 2,033
Fixed Interest Rate	5.075%
Underlying Rate	3 month LIBOR
Expiration Date	Jul. 01, 2015
Fair Value	$ (99)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 2 [Member]
Current Notional Amount	$ 4,200
Fixed Interest Rate	5.075%
Underlying Rate	3 month LIBOR
Expiration Date	Jul. 01, 2015
Fair Value	$ (205)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 3 [Member]
Current Notional Amount	$ 7,294
Fixed Interest Rate	5.39%
Underlying Rate	1 month LIBOR
Expiration Date	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value	$ (288)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 4 [Member]
Current Notional Amount	$ 1,410
Fixed Interest Rate	5.39%
Underlying Rate	1 month LIBOR
Expiration Date	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value	$ (56)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 5 [Member]
Current Notional Amount	$ 2,509
Fixed Interest Rate	5.39%
Underlying Rate	1 month LIBOR
Expiration Date	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value	$ (99)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 6 [Member]
Current Notional Amount	$ 5,678
Fixed Interest Rate	5.39%
Underlying Rate	1 month LIBOR
Expiration Date	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value	$ (224)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 7 [Member]
Current Notional Amount	$ 5,200
Fixed Interest Rate	5.38%
Underlying Rate	1 month LIBOR
Expiration Date	Jun. 29, 2015
Fair Value	$ (272)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 8 [Member]
Current Notional Amount	$ 800
Fixed Interest Rate	5.29%
Underlying Rate	1 month LIBOR
Expiration Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value	$ (40)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 9 [Member]
Current Notional Amount	$ 1,533
Fixed Interest Rate	5.29%
Underlying Rate	1 month LIBOR
Expiration Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value	$ (77)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 10 [Member]
Current Notional Amount	$ 7,733
Fixed Interest Rate	5.29%
Underlying Rate	1 month LIBOR
Expiration Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value	$ (388)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 11 [Member]
Current Notional Amount	$ 667
Fixed Interest Rate	5.29%
Underlying Rate	1 month LIBOR
Expiration Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value	$ (33)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 12 [Member]
Current Notional Amount	$ 2,680
Fixed Interest Rate	5.29%
Underlying Rate	1 month LIBOR
Expiration Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value	$ (134)
Current Notional Amount	$ 41,700	$ 41,700

Note 9 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Detail) - Fair Values of Derivative Instruments - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Liabilities [Member]
Interest Rate Swaps	$ 1,915	$ 2,233

Note 9 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Detail) - Pre-tax Effect of Interest Rate Swaps - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) on interest rate swaps	$ 317	$ (1,868)	$ (364)

- Definition

+ References

+ Details

Note 10 - Leasing Activities (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Note 10 - Leasing Activities (Detail) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Vehicles [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 2,800,000	$ 2,800,000	$ 3,800,000
Land and Building [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Monthly Rental Payment, Operating Lease	325
Land and Building [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Monthly Rental Payment, Operating Lease	60,000
Land and Building [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 6,800,000	5,700,000	4,600,000
Vehicle Leases As Lessee [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Lease Term	1 year
Lease Term	1 year
LeaseTerm	1 year
Lease Term	1 year
Vehicle Leases As Lessee [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Lease Term	10 years
Lease Term	10 years
LeaseTerm	10 years
Lease Term	10 years
Vehicle Leases As Lessor [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Lease Term	1 year
Lease Term	1 year
LeaseTerm	1 year
Lease Term	1 year
Vehicle Leases As Lessor [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Lease Term	10 years
Lease Term	10 years
LeaseTerm	10 years
Lease Term	10 years
Vehicle Leases As Lessee [Member]
Guaranteed Residual Value under Operating Lease Arrangements	$ 5,000,000
Guaranteed Residual Value under Capital Lease Arrangements	19,800,000
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	84,174,000	69,620,000	57,375,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals	50,500,000
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Minimum Lease Revenue	86,300,000	68,300,000	53,400,000
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Contingent Revenue	13,800,000	10,600,000	$ 7,500,000
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net	327,400,000	229,300,000
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Accumulated Depreciation	$ 115,600,000	$ 97,400,000

Note 10 - Leasing Activities (Detail) - Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Capital And Non-Cancelable Vehicle Leases - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
2013	$ 12,177
2013	1,755
2014	11,274
2014	730
2015	9,552
2015	284
2016	7,233
2016	70
2017	5,001
2017	27
Thereafter	9,372
Total minimum lease payments	54,609
Total minimum lease payments	2,866
Less amount representing interest	(4,636)
Present value of net minimum capital lease payments	49,973
Less current portion	(10,673)	$ (10,056)
Obligations under capital leases less current portion	$ 39,300	$ 35,498

Note 10 - Leasing Activities (Detail) - Future Minimum Rental Receivable $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)
2013	$ 69,551
2014	59,688
2015	50,823
2016	37,212
2017	23,848
Thereafter	16,232
Total	$ 257,354

Note 10 - Leasing Activities (Detail) - Future Minimum Lease Payments under Operating Leases $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Other Leases, Land and Buildings [Member]
2013	$ 7,133
2014	5,254
2015	4,368
2016	3,527
2017	2,241
Thereafter	7,049
Total	29,572
2013	1,755
2014	730
2015	284
2016	70
2017	27
Total	$ 2,866

Note 11 - Share Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008	May 18, 2010	May 16, 2006
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in Shares)	161,239
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value	$ 1,800,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share)	$ 21.98
Common Class A [Member] \| The 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in Shares)	1,129,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in Shares)						4,550,000
Common Class B [Member] \| The 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in Shares)	450,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in Shares)						450,000
Highly Compensated Employees [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contribution Per Employee, Percent	15.00%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in Shares)	394,000
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance (in Shares)	900,000
The 2006 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in Shares)	256,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in Shares)	500,000						1,500,000
Reduction in Number of Shares Reserved for Issuance (in Shares)						1,000,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures (in Shares)	31,604	22,712
The 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Option Term	10 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Description	The aggregate number of shares of common stock subject to stock options or SARs that may be granted to any one participant in any year under the 2007 Incentive Plan is 100,000shares of Class A common stock or 100,000 shares of Class B common stock.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)	636,320	647,145
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in Shares)	129,635	103,985
Minimum [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contribution Per Employee, Percent	1.00%
Maximum [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contribution Per Employee, Percent	50.00%
Shares Issued to Three Non-Employee Directors [Member]
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Quantity of Securities Issued (in Shares)		6,309
Shares Issued to One Non-Employee Director [Member]
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Quantity of Securities Issued (in Shares)		3,785
Shares Issued to Two Non-Employee Directors [Member]
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Quantity of Securities Issued (in Shares)	7,901
Maximum Percentage of Salary for Employee Stock Purchase	10.00%
Purchase Price Description, Employee Stock Purchase Plan	The employee's purchase price is 85% of the lesser of the closing price of the Class A common stock on the first business day or the last business day of the semi-annual offering period, as reported by The NASDAQ Global Select Market SM
Maximum Fair Value for Employee Stock Purchase Per Year	$ 25,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans (in Shares)	70,998	62,405
Number of Shares Available for Purchase with Options by Non-Employee Director Each Year (in Shares)	20,000
Stock Option Term	10 years
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Expense	$ 125,000	$ 125,000		$ 100,000	$ 125,000
Payment to Non-Employee Directors		50,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)	636,320
Share-based Compensation	$ 7,332,000	5,683,000	$ 4,468,000
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	$ 5,100,000	5,500,000	2,300,000
Share Price (in Dollars per share)	$ 20.67
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value	$ 5,600,000	5,200,000	2,300,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	$ 2,400,000	$ 2,500,000	$ 2,400,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share)	$ 10.95	$ 8.68	$ 5.80
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights	three
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share)	$ 21.98	$ 18.93	$ 13.08
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 10,400,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	2 years
Description of Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans	Each employee who has completed 90 days of continuous service is entitled to enter the Rush 401k Plan on the first day of the following month
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contributions Descriptions	For the first 10% of an employee's contribution, the Company contributed an amount equal to 5% of the employees' contributions for those employees with less than five years of service and an amount equal to 10% of the employees' contributions for those employees with more than five years of service.Effective January 1, 2011, for the first 10% of an employee's contribution, the Company contributed an amount equal to 15% of the employees' contributions for those employees with less than five years of service and an amount equal to 30% of the employees' contributions for those employees with more than five years of service.Effective February 1, 2012, for the first 10% of an employee's contribution, the Company contributed an amount equal to 20% of the employees' contributions for those employees with less than five years of service and an amount equal to 40% of the employees' contributions for those employees with more than five years of service.
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$ 3,700,000	$ 2,200,000	$ 400,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Description	100%
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current	$ 600,000	$ 100,000

Note 11 - Share Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans (Detail) - Stock Option - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Outstanding Options, shares	4,037,266	3,848,472
Outstanding Options, weighted average exercise price (in Dollars per share)	$ 14.52	$ 12.48
SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm2	6 years 47 days
Outstanding Options, aggregate intrinsic value (in Dollars)	$ 26,607,758
Expected to vest after December 31, 2012	2,276,753
Expected to vest after December 31, 2012 (in Dollars per share)	$ 16.42
Expected to vest after December 31, 2012	7 years 266 days
Expected to vest after December 31, 2012 (in Dollars)	$ 11,383,235
Vested and exercisable at December 31, 2012	1,613,658
Vested and exercisable at December 31, 2012 (in Dollars per share)	$ 11.74
Vested and exercisable at December 31, 2012	3 years 9 months
Vested and exercisable at December 31, 2012 (in Dollars)	$ 14,413,812
Granted	636,320
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$ 23.48
Exercised	(426,976)
Exercised (in Dollars per share)	$ 9.51
Forfeited	(20,550)
Forfeited (in Dollars per share)	$ 14.83

Note 11 - Share Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans (Detail) - Non-vested Options - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Non-Vested Shares [Member]
Outstanding Options, shares	2,322,792
Non-vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in Dollars per share)	$ 5.88
Forfeited	(19,584)
Forfeited (in Dollars per share)	$ 6.72
Outstanding Options, shares	2,423,608	2,322,792
Non-vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in Dollars per share)	$ 7.48	$ 5.88
Outstanding Options, shares	3,848,472
Granted	636,320
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$ 10.95	$ 8.68	$ 5.80
Vested	(515,920)
Vested (in Dollars per share)	$ 4.62
Forfeited	(20,550)
Outstanding Options, shares	4,037,266	3,848,472

Note 11 - Share Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans (Detail) - Non-vested Restricted Stock Awards and RSU's - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock Awards and Units, Shares	232,114	203,887
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerms	8 years 226 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in Dollars)	$ 4,797,796
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share)	$ 20.50	$ 14.89
Expected to vest after December 31, 2012	227,066
Expected to vest after December 31, 2012	8 years 226 days
Expected to vest after December 31, 2012 (in Dollars)	$ 4,693,454
Granted	161,239
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$ 21.98
Vested	(133,012)
Vested (in Dollars per share)	$ 13.70
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$ 21.98	$ 18.93	$ 13.08

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share (Detail) - Earnings Per Share Calculation - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share-
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Denominator-
Denominator for basic earnings per share, weighted average shares	38,643,189	37,860,551	37,307,453
Effect of dilutive securities-
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Denominator for diluted earnings per share, adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions	39,688,443	39,014,397	38,218,180
Basic earnings per common share (in Dollars per share)	$ 1.62	$ 1.46	$ 0.66
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Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the parent. Also defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items but after deduction of those portions of income or loss from continuing operations that are allocable to noncontrolling interests.

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The amount of net income (loss) from continuing operations per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.

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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period.

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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period.

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Note 12 - Earnings Per Share (Detail) - Anti-Dilutive Securities - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Stock Options [Member]
Anti-dilutive securities	1,123,795	533,100	504,830
Anti-dilutive securities	1,123,795	533,100	504,830

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Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented.

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Note 13 - Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
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Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	1,000,000	1,300,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued	49,000	51,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense	2,294	$ 78,748	$ 4,348
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued	$ 0

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Detail) - Income Tax Expense (Benefits) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current provision-
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Deferred provision-
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted federal tax law to the domestic taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations.

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The component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.

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The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) in the entity's state and local deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the applicable enacted tax laws.

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Note 13 - Income Taxes (Detail) - Reconciliation - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income taxes at the federal statutory rate	$ 35,414	$ 31,562	$ 16,559
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	2,753	2,795	1,418
Tax effect of permanent differences	766	621	542
Alternative fuel tax credits			(2,461)
Other, net	(205)	(14)	(28)
Provision for income taxes	$ 38,728	$ 34,964	$ 16,030

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Detail) - Income Tax Expense (Benefits) - Continuing and Discontinued Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income tax provision on continuing operations	$ 38,728	$ 34,964	$ 11,737
Income tax provision from discontinued operations			4,293
Provision for income taxes	$ 38,728	$ 34,964	$ 16,030

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Tax effect allocated to a disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items. Includes the tax effects of the following: income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal.

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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to pretax Income or Loss from continuing operations; income tax expense or benefit may include interest and penalties on tax uncertainties based on the entity's accounting policy.

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Note 13 - Income Taxes (Detail) - Components of Income Taxes Related to Other Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income tax expense (benefit) related to components of other comprehensive income:
Change in fair value of cash flow swaps	$ 133	$ (728)	$ (142)
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	(9)	(360)
Total	124	(1,088)	(142)
Paid in capital – stock based compensation	$ (1,668)	$ (1,993)	$ (885)

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Detail) - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred tax assets:
Inventory	$ 4,424	$ 2,944
Accounts receivable	164	178
Capital lease obligations	4,604	4,217
Stock options	1,409	1,145
Accrued liabilities	2,337	2,453
State net operating loss carry forward	905	393
State tax credit	477	527
Other	310	429
Current deferred tax asset	14,630	12,286
Deferred tax assets:
Capital lease obligations	13,811	12,651
Stock options	5,635	4,579
Other	1,679	1,231
	21,125	18,461
Difference between book and tax basis-
Depreciation	(144,881)	(111,584)
Net non-current tax liability	$ (123,756)	$ (93,123)

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Detail) - Unrecognized Tax Benefits - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 1,337	$ 1,466	$ 1,761
Gross increases – tax positions in current year	358	290	177
Gross increases – tax positions in a prior year	267	119
Reductions due to lapse of statute of limitations	(553)	(538)	(472)
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 1,409	$ 1,337	$ 1,466

Note 15 - Acquisitions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands						1 Months Ended
Note 15 - Acquisitions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 05, 2011	Nov. 05, 2011	Mar. 14, 2011	Oct. 12, 2010	Jul. 12, 2010	Dec. 31, 2012	Feb. 21, 2011	May 24, 2010
Franchise Rights Valuation [Member] \| Asbury Automotive Atlanta Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price			$ 2,800
Real Estate Appraisals Completion [Member] \| Asbury Automotive Atlanta Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price			1,970
Acquisition of MVI Group [Member]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price						$ 104,500
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life						15 years
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount						$ 17,340
West Texas Peterbilt Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price	$ 24,600
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	15 years
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	$ 1,700
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount	$ 7,301
Acquisition of Peck Road Ford [Member]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price		$ 10,000
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life		15 years
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount		$ 90
Asbury Automotive Atlanta Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price			$ 55,300
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life			15 years
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount			$ 22,022
Heintzelman’s Truck Center Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price							$ 4,700
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life							15 years
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount							$ 1,050
Metro Ford Truck Sales, Inc Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price				$ 5,600
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life				15 years
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount				$ 2,957
Joe Cooper Truck Center LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price					$ 1,200
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life					15 years
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount					$ 1,100
Lake City Companies, LLC Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price								$ 71,000
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life								15 years
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount								$ 9,298
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Liabilities Incurred								37,500
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value								$ 2,000

Note 15 - Acquisitions (Detail) - Purchase Price Allocation - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 05, 2011	Nov. 05, 2011	Mar. 14, 2011	Feb. 21, 2011	Oct. 12, 2010	May 24, 2010
Acquisition of MVI Group [Member]
Property and equipment	$ 29,768
Inventory	51,501
Accounts receivable	5,638
Prepaid expenses	488
Accrued expenses	(200)
Goodwill	17,340
Total purchase price	$ 104,535
West Texas Peterbilt Acquisition [Member]
Property and equipment		$ 5,302
Inventory		7,017
Accounts receivable		3,626
Accrued expenses		(357)
Franchise rights		1,730
Goodwill		7,301
Total purchase price		$ 24,619
Acquisition of Peck Road Ford [Member]
Property and equipment			$ 6,680
Inventory			2,525
Accounts receivable			771
Other assets			8
Accrued expenses			(79)
Goodwill			90
Total purchase price			$ 9,995
Asbury Automotive Atlanta Acquisition [Member]
Property and equipment				$ 9,871
Inventory				21,004
Prepaid expenses				41
Accrued expenses				(453)
Franchise rights				2,802
Goodwill				22,022
Total purchase price				$ 55,287
Heintzelman’s Truck Center Acquisition [Member]
Property and equipment					$ 221
Inventory					3,125
Accounts receivable					264
Prepaid expenses					6
Accrued expenses					(2)
Goodwill					1,050
Total purchase price					$ 4,664
Metro Ford Truck Sales, Inc Acquisition [Member]
Property and equipment						$ 1,645
Inventory						974
Accounts receivable						30
Accrued expenses						(14)
Goodwill						2,957
Total purchase price						$ 5,592
Lake City Companies, LLC Acquisition [Member]
Property and equipment							$ 48,790
Inventory							10,722
Accounts receivable							5,955
Other assets							309
Accounts payable							(175)
Prepaid expenses							205
Accrued expenses							(3,622)
Floor plan notes payable							(275)
Notes payable							(178)
Goodwill							9,298
Total purchase price							$ 71,029

Note 16 - Discontinued Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 09, 2010
Construction Equipment Segment [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Acquisition Costs or Sale Proceeds			$ 31,000
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	$ 26,200
Financing Receivable, Gross	4,800
Repayments of Debt	14,600
Discontinued Operation, Provision for Loss (Gain) on Disposal, Net of Tax	$ (10,100)
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses		$ 26,234
Related Party Transaction, Description of Transaction	At closing, Doggett Heavy Machinery Services, LLC entered into a lease agreement to lease the facility where Rush Equipment Center, Houston was located from an affiliate of the Company.The lease provides for an initial three year term with the option for the lessee to terminate the lease with 30 days notice.The Company's continuing involvement in the operations of the construction equipment business is not significant and will be limited to the facility lease agreement.

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Provision recognizing a loss (after tax benefit) for initial, or subsequent, write-down to fair value (less cost to sell) of a disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity, which remains unsold as of the reporting date. May include the recognition of a (gain) (net of tax expense) for a subsequent increase in fair value (less cost to sell), but not in excess of the cumulative loss previously recognized through write-downs.

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A description of the related party transaction, including transactions to which no amounts or nominal amounts were ascribed and such other information deemed necessary to an understanding of the effects of the transactions on the financial statements. Examples of common related party transactions are, sales, purchases and transfers of realty and personal property, services received or furnished, loans and leases to and from top management and affiliates.

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Note 16 - Discontinued Operations (Detail) - Discontinued Business Information $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($) $ / shares
Net Sales	$ 25,819
Earnings before income taxes:
Results of operations from discontinued operations before income taxes	917
Gain on disposition	10,091
Income tax (expense)	(4,293)
Net income from discontinued operations	$ 6,715
Basic earnings per common share from discontinued operations, net of tax (in Dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 0.18
Diluted earnings per common share and common share equivalents from discontinued operations, net of tax (in Dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 0.18

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Overall income (loss) from a disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity, before income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items. Includes the following (before income tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal.

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- Definition

Pretax provision recognizing a loss for initial, or subsequent, write-down to fair value (less cost to sell) of a disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity, which remains unsold as of the reporting date. May include the recognition of a pretax (gain) for a subsequent increase in fair value (less cost to sell), but not in excess of the cumulative loss previously recognized through write-downs.

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Amount of income (loss) from a disposal group, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items after deduction or consideration of the amount allocable to noncontrolling interests. Includes, net of tax, income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal.

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- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) derived from discontinued operations during the period, net of related tax effect, per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.

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Note 17 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) (Detail) - Accmulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Balance, Cash Flow Swaps	$ (1,178)	$ (1,362)	$ (222)
Balance, Available for Sale Securities	(578)	(587)
Balance, Total	(1,756)	(1,949)	(222)
Changes in value, Cash Flow Swaps	317	(1,868)	(364)
Changes in value, Available for Sale Securities		(947)
Changes in value, Total	317	(2,815)
Tax effect, Cash Flow Swaps	(133)	728	$ 142
Tax effect, Available for Sale Securities	9	360
Tax effect, Total	$ (124)	$ 1,088

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Accumulated change, net of tax, in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Includes an entity's share of an equity investee's Increase or Decrease in deferred hedging gains or losses.

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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge.

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Note 18 - Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data (Detail) - Quarterly Financial Data - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
First Quarter [Member]
2012
Revenues	$ 777,329	$ 446,104
Gross Profit	128,260	82,390
Operating income	29,380	12,821
Income before income taxes	26,076	11,620
Net income	$ 15,906	$ 7,267
Earnings per share:
Earnings per share, basic (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.41	$ 0.19
Earnings per share, diluted (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.40	$ 0.19
Second Quarter [Member]
2012
Revenues	$ 835,844	$ 661,982
Gross Profit	129,636	105,510
Operating income	31,966	21,789
Income before income taxes	28,559	20,190
Net income	$ 17,422	$ 12,518
Earnings per share:
Earnings per share, basic (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.45	$ 0.33
Earnings per share, diluted (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.44	$ 0.32
Third Quarter [Member]
2012
Revenues	$ 745,133	$ 696,445
Gross Profit	125,171	113,788
Operating income	27,627	28,328
Income before income taxes	24,244	26,434
Net income	$ 14,909	$ 16,045
Earnings per share:
Earnings per share, basic (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.38	$ 0.42
Earnings per share, diluted (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.38	$ 0.41
Fourth Quarter [Member]
2012
Revenues	$ 732,261	$ 776,080
Gross Profit	117,700	121,589
Operating income	25,227	34,400
Income before income taxes	22,304	31,933
Net income	$ 14,218	$ 19,383
Earnings per share:
Earnings per share, basic (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.37	$ 0.51
Earnings per share, diluted (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.36	$ 0.50
Revenues	$ 3,090,567	$ 2,580,611	$ 1,497,927
Gross Profit	500,767	423,277	284,890
Operating income	114,200	97,338	41,667
Income before income taxes	101,183	90,177	36,304
Net income	$ 62,455	$ 55,213	$ 31,282
Earnings per share, basic (in Dollars per share)	$ 1.62	$ 1.46	$ 0.84
Earnings per share, diluted (in Dollars per share)	$ 1.57	$ 1.42	$ 0.82

Note 19 - Segments (Detail)	12 Months Ended
Note 19 - Segments (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2012
Number of Reportable Segments	1
Number of Operating Segments	3

Note 19 - Segments (Detail) - Segment Reporting Information - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Truck Segment [Member]
2012
Revenues from external customers, by segment	$ 3,072,092	$ 2,562,740	$ 1,482,742
Interest income, by segment	21	20	127
Interest expense, by segment	12,830	6,876	5,092
Depreciation and amortization, by segment	24,482	19,471	15,019
Segment income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes, by segment	102,392	91,820	37,690
Segment assets, by segment	1,855,431	1,691,938	1,143,385
Goodwill, by segment	195,697	180,052	147,828
Expenditures for segment assets, by segment	170,436	148,384	83,670
All Other Segments [Member]
2012
Revenues from external customers, by segment	18,475	17,871	15,185
Interest expense, by segment	208	305	398
Depreciation and amortization, by segment	534	613	701
Segment income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes, by segment	(1,209)	(1,643)	(1,386)
Segment assets, by segment	26,135	25,763	24,548
Goodwill, by segment	2,560	2,560	2,560
Expenditures for segment assets, by segment	515	159	633
Revenues from external customers, by segment	3,090,567	2,580,611	1,497,927
Interest income, by segment	21	20	127
Interest expense, by segment	13,038	7,181	5,490
Depreciation and amortization, by segment	25,016	20,084	15,720
Segment income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes, by segment	101,183	90,177	36,304
Segment assets, by segment	1,881,566	1,717,701	1,167,933
Goodwill, by segment	198,257	182,612	150,388
Expenditures for segment assets, by segment	$ 170,951	$ 148,543	$ 84,303