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Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - shares	Mar. 31, 2015	May 04, 2015
Common Class A [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		30,170,422
Common Class B [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		10,093,305
Entity Registrant Name	RUSH ENTERPRISES INC \TX\
Document Type	10-Q
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001012019
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Common Class B [Member]
Shareholders’ equity:
Treasury stock, at cost: 2,616,657 class B shares in 2015; and 2,560,580 class B shares in 2014	$ (43,368)	$ (41,904)
Cash and cash equivalents	47,275	191,463
Accounts receivable, net	208,177	170,027
Note receivable affiliate	6,140	8,168
Inventories, net	1,124,953	1,024,104
Prepaid expenses and other	16,463	28,312
Asset held for sale	5,053	5,053
Deferred income taxes, net	18,569	18,387
Total current assets	1,426,630	1,445,514
Investments	6,905	6,905
Property and equipment, net	976,303	923,080
Goodwill, net	274,304	265,145
Other assets, net	54,581	53,618
Total assets	2,738,723	2,694,262
Floor plan notes payable	912,600	845,977
Current maturities of long-term debt	138,364	149,065
Current maturities of capital lease obligations	10,823	11,231
Liabilities directly associated with asset held for sale	5,920	6,160
Trade accounts payable	121,526	124,555
Customer deposits	38,548	44,879
Accrued expenses	65,099	92,743
Total current liabilities	1,292,880	1,274,610
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	434,267	429,189
Capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	48,554	46,019
Other long-term liabilities	4,192	4,470
Deferred income taxes, net	174,234	175,635
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares outstanding in 2015 and 2014	0	0
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 60,000,000 class A shares and 20,000,000 class B shares authorized; 30,157,533 class A shares and 10,092,981 class B shares outstanding in 2015; and 29,889,332 class A shares and 9,999,122 class B shares outstanding in 2014	429	424
Additional paid-in capital	277,349	272,486
Retained earnings	550,574	533,793
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(388)	(460)
Total shareholders’ equity	784,596	764,339
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 2,738,723	$ 2,694,262

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Common Class A [Member]
Common stock, shares authorized	60,000,000	60,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	30,157,533	29,889,332
Common Class B [Member]
Common stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	10,092,981	9,999,122
Treasury stock, shares	2,616,657	2,560,580
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

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Revenues:
New and used commercial vehicle sales	$ 800,194	$ 600,900
Parts and service sales	337,022	308,974
Lease and rental	47,792	40,989
Finance and insurance	4,531	4,076
Other	3,996	3,728
Total revenue	1,193,535	958,667
Cost of products sold:
New and used commercial vehicle sales	744,260	558,142
Parts and service sales	214,697	198,703
Lease and rental	40,956	35,897
Total cost of products sold	999,913	792,742
Gross profit	193,622	165,925
Selling, general and administrative	152,627	134,445
Depreciation and amortization	9,994	8,818
Gain (loss) on sale of assets	(672)	84
Operating income	30,329	22,746
Interest expense, net	2,941	3,131
Income before taxes	27,388	19,615
Provision for income taxes	10,607	7,601
Net income	$ 16,781	$ 12,014
Earnings per common share:
Earnings per common share - Basic (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.42	$ 0.31
Earnings per common share - Diluted (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.41	$ 0.30
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in Shares)	40,066	39,332
Diluted (in Shares)	40,985	40,511
Comprehensive income	$ 16,853	$ 12,128

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 16,781	$ 12,014
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	33,959	29,056
Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment	672	(84)
Stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options and employee stock purchases	3,699	3,269
Deferred income tax (benefit)	(1,629)	(165)
Excess tax expense (benefit) from stock-based compensation	423	(1,021)
Change in accounts receivable, net	(34,816)	(25,387)
Change in inventories, net	(84,894)	(24,282)
Change in prepaid expenses and other, net	11,929	2,024
Change in trade accounts payable	(3,029)	11,981
(Payments) draws on floor plan notes payable – trade, net	(5,057)	20,463
Change in customer deposits	(6,331)	(27,432)
Change in accrued expenses	(28,280)	(7,525)
Net cash (used in) operating activities	(96,573)	(7,089)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property and equipment	(82,455)	(53,202)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	2,121	134
Business acquisitions	(27,849)	(143,050)
Change in other assets	(1,743)	1,892
Net cash used in investing activities	(109,926)	(194,226)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Draws on floor plan notes payable – non-trade, net	71,680	45,177
Proceeds from long-term debt	39,222	61,929
Principal payments on long-term debt	(45,085)	(24,813)
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(3,211)	(3,086)
Issuance of shares relating to employee stock options and employee stock purchases	1,592	1,947
Excess tax benefits (expense) from stock-based compensation	(423)	1,021
Common stock repurchased	(1,464)	(3,796)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	62,311	78,379
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(144,188)	(122,936)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	191,463	217,305
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	47,275	94,369
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	8,381	7,343
Income taxes, net of refunds	143	1,578
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Common stock issued related to business acquisition		2,000
Assets acquired under capital leases	$ 5,338	$ 3,562

Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]

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

1 – Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The interim consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by Rush Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Company”), without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). All adjustments have been made to the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements, which, in the opinion of our management, are necessary for a fair presentation of our operating results. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. It is recommended that these interim consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim periods or the full fiscal year.

Note 2 - Other Assets

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]

Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

2 – Other Assets

The capitalized costs, including capitalized interest, of the SAP enterprise software and SAP dealership management system are recorded in Other Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in the amount of $38.1 million at March 31, 2015 and $38.5 million at December 31, 2014. These capitalized costs are net of accumulated amortization of $11.1 million at March 31, 2015 and $10.3 million at December 31, 2014. The SAP software is being amortized over a period of 15 years. The Company completed the conversion of the remaining of its existing Rush Truck Centers and leasing operations to the SAP enterprise software and SAP dealership management system during the first quarter of 2015.

Amortization expense relating to the SAP software, which is recognized in depreciation and amortization expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income, was $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The Company estimates that amortization expense relating to the SAP software will be approximately $3.3 million for each of the next five succeeding years.

Our only significant identifiable intangible assets, other than goodwill, are rights under franchise agreements with manufacturers. The fair value of franchise rights is determined at the acquisition date by discounting the projected cash flows specific to each acquisition. The carrying value of our manufacturer franchise rights was $7.0 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and is included in Other Assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. 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 have expiration dates, the Company expects that it will be able to renew those agreements in the ordinary course of business. Accordingly, the Company does not amortize manufacturer franchise rights.

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. Management reviews indefinite-lived manufacturer franchise rights for impairment annually during the fourth quarter, or more often if events or circumstances indicate that an 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 the fair market value of its individual franchises.

The significant estimates and assumptions used by management in assessing the recoverability of manufacturer franchise rights include 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.

No impairment write down was required in the fourth quarter of 2014. The Company cannot predict the occurrence of certain events that might adversely affect the reported value of manufacturer franchise rights in the future. However, no facts or circumstances were noted during the three months ended March 31, 2015 that would indicate impairment.

Note 3 - Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

3 – Commitments and Contingencies

From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation arising out of its operations in the ordinary course of business. The Company maintains liability insurance, including product liability coverage, in amounts deemed adequate by management. To date, aggregate costs to us for claims, including product liability actions, have not been material. However, an uninsured or partially insured claim, or claim for which indemnification is not available, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. The Company believes that there are no claims or litigation pending, the outcome of which could have a material adverse effect on its 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 our financial condition or results of operations for the fiscal period in which such resolution occurred.

Note 4 - Earnings Per Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

4 – Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2015		2014
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share –
Net income available to common shareholders	$	16,781	$	12,014

Denominator–
Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted average shares outstanding		40,066		39,332
Effect of dilutive securities–
Employee and director stock options and restricted share awards		919		1,179
Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted average shares outstanding and assumed conversions		40,985		40,511

Basic earnings per common share	$	.42	$	.31

Diluted earnings per common share and common share equivalents	$	.41	$	.30

Options to purchase shares of common stock that were outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive are as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2015		March 31, 2014

Weighted average anti-dilutive options		857		431

Note 5 - Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

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

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

5 – Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718-10, “Compensation – Stock Compensation,” which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to our employees and directors, including employee stock options, restricted share awards and employee stock purchases related to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan based on estimated fair values. Stock-based compensation expense, calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for employee stock options, and included in selling, general and administrative expense, was $3.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. As of March 31, 2015, there was $24.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.0 years.

Note 6 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

6 – 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 our 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 March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014. 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 our long-term debt is based on secondary market indicators. Because our 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 that the valuation measurement inputs of its long-term debt represent, at its lowest level, current market interest rates available to the Company for similar debt and our 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 Statements of Income.

Auction Rate Securities

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 March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company held auction rate securities with underlying tax-exempt municipal bonds that mature in 2030 and have a fair value of $6.9 million and a cost basis of $7.4 million. These bonds have credit wrap insurance and a credit rating of A by a major credit rating agency.

The Company valued the auction rate securities at March 31, 2015 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 that 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 auction rate securities in 2011 and a subsequent pre-tax increase in fair value of $427,000 during 2014. 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 our financial statements as follows (in thousands):

At March 31, 2015

At December 31, 2014

Level 1
Inputs

Level 2
Inputs

Level 3
Inputs

Level 1
Inputs

Level 2

Inputs

Level 3

Inputs

Investment in auction rate securities

—

6,905

—

6,905

	Cost Basis Amount		Gross Unrealized Loss In Accumulated OCI		Fair Value
March 31, 2015
Investment in auction rate securities	$	7,425	$	520	$	6,905

December 31, 2014
Investment in auction rate securities	$	7,425	$	520	$	6,905

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 March 31, 2015, the Company had an aggregate $20.4 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. Our interest rate swaps qualify for cash flow hedge accounting treatment. Unrealized gains or losses are recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 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. These swaps were effective during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.

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 $117,000 as of March 31, 2015. The carrying value of these swaps is included in Other Long-Term Liabilities on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2015.

As of March 31, 2015 the Company was a party to certain derivative financial instruments, as described in the following table (in thousands):

Agreement	Notional Amount		Fixed Interest Rate			Underlying Rate	Expiration Date	Fair Value
Interest Rate Swap	$	1,667		5.075	%	3 month LIBOR	July 1, 2015	$	(9	)
Interest Rate Swap		3,444		5.075	%	3 month LIBOR	July 1, 2015		(18	)
Interest Rate Swap		4,264		5.38	%	1 month LIBOR	June 29, 2015		(26	)
Interest Rate Swap		656		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(4	)
Interest Rate Swap		1,258		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(7	)
Interest Rate Swap		6,341		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(37	)
Interest Rate Swap		547		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(3	)
Interest Rate Swap		2,197		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(13	)

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

		Fair Value at
Derivative Liabilities Designated as Hedging Instruments	Balance Sheet Location	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
Interest Rate Swaps	Other Long-Term Liabilities	$	117	$	235

	Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) during the Three Months Ended				Location of Loss	Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion) during the Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2015		March 31, 2014		Reclassified into Income	March 31, 2015			March 31, 2014
Interest rate swaps	$	118	$	187	Interest Expense	$	(29	)	$	(64	)

- 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 7 - Segment Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

7 – Segment Information

The Company currently has one reportable business segment - the Truck Segment. The Truck Segment includes the Company’s operation of 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. Our chief operating decision maker considers the entire Truck Segment, not individual dealerships, when making decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assessing its performance.

The Company also has revenues attributable to three other operating segments. These segments include a retail tire company, an insurance agency and a guest ranch operation and are included in the All Other column below. None of these segments has ever met any of the quantitative thresholds for determining reportable segments.

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 before income taxes, not including extraordinary items.

The following table contains summarized information about reportable segment revenue, segment income or loss from continuing operations and segment assets for the periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands):

	Truck Segment		All Other			Totals

As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2015
Revenues from external customers	$	1,189,987	$	3,548		$	1,193,535
Segment income (loss) before taxes		27,752		(364	)		27,388
Segment assets		2,708,600		30,123			2,738,723

As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014
Revenues from external customers	$	954,407	$	4,260		$	958,667
Segment income (loss) before taxes		19,759		(144	)		19,615
Segment assets		2,233,510		30,210			2,263,720

- 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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Note 8 - Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

8 – Income Taxes

The Company had unrecognized income tax benefits totaling $1.5 million as a component of accrued liabilities at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the total of which, if recognized, would impact its effective tax rate. An unfavorable settlement may require a charge to income tax expense and a favorable resolution would be recognized as a reduction to income tax expense. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. No amounts were accrued for penalties. The Company had approximately $98,500 accrued for the payment of interest at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

The Company does not anticipate a significant change in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months. As of March 31, 2015, the tax years ended December 31, 2011 through 2014 remained subject to audit by federal tax authorities and the tax years ended December 31, 2010 through 2014 remained subject to audit by state tax authorities.

Note 9 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]

Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]

9 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

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

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

	Cash Flow Swaps			Available for Sale Securities			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	(143	)	$	(317	)	$	(460	)
Change in fair value		118			−			118
Income tax deferred		(46	)					(46	)
Balance at March 31, 2015	$	(71	)	$	(317	)	$	(388	)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

	Cash Flow Swaps			Available for Sale Securities			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	(624	)	$	(578	)	$	(1,202	)
Change in fair value		187			−			187
Income tax deferred		(73	)					(73	)
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(510	)	$	(578	)	$	(1,088	)

The following table shows the amount of loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2015			March 31, 2014
Losses on cash flow swaps to:
Interest expense	$	(29	)	$	(64	)
Income tax benefit		11			25
Total reclassifications	$	(18	)	$	(39	)

- Definition

The entire disclosure for comprehensive income, which includes, but is not limited to, 1) the amount of income tax expense or benefit allocated to each component of other comprehensive income, including reclassification adjustments, 2) the reclassification adjustments for each classification of other comprehensive income and 3) the ending accumulated balances for each component of comprehensive income.

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Note 10 - Acquisitions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

10 – 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.

As the value of certain assets and liabilities acquired in 2015 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. The property and equipment, inventory and valuation of intangibles is subject to change during the purchase price allocation period.

On February 9, 2015, the Company acquired certain assets of Effingham Truck Sales, Inc. The acquisition included International commercial truck dealerships and an Idealease commercial vehicle rental and leasing business in Effingham and Mount Vernon, Illinois.

The purchase price for the assets, membership interests, goodwill, and dealership properties was approximately $25.3 million, which was paid in cash. The operations of Effingham Truck Sales, Inc. are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements from the date of the acquisition. The preliminary purchase price was allocated based on the fair values of the assets at the date of acquisition as follows (in thousands):

Goodwill	$	9,159
Inventory		7,622
Property and equipment		7,090
Accounts receivable		1,306
Prepaid expenses		80
Other		4

Total	$	25,261

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

On January 13, 2014, the Company acquired certain assets of CIT, Inc., which did business as Chicago International Trucks, Mcgrenho L.L.C., which did business as Indy Truck Sales, and Indiana Mack Leasing, LLC; and the membership interests of Idealease of Chicago, LLC. The acquisition included International commercial truck dealerships and Idealease commercial vehicle rental and leasing businesses in Carol Stream, Chicago, Grayslake, Huntley, Joliet, Kankakee and Ottawa, Illinois, and Brazil, Gary and Indianapolis, Indiana.

The purchase price for the assets, membership interests, goodwill, franchise rights and dealership properties was approximately $146.6 million, which was paid in cash and 83,091 shares of the Company’s Class B Common Stock with a total value of $2.0 million on the date of acquisition. The operations of CIT, 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	$	60,066
Goodwill		46,384
Inventory		31,048
Accounts receivable		7,175
Franchise rights		2,442
Prepaid expenses		750
Other		23
Accrued expenses		(1,325	)

Total	$	146,563

All of the goodwill acquired in the CIT, Inc. acquisition will be amortized over 15 years for tax purposes.

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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 11 - Subsequent Event

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events [Text Block]

11 – Subsequent Event

On May 4, 2015, we acquired certain assets of Yancey Truck Centers, LLC, which operated commercial vehicle dealerships in Albany, Blackshear, Tifton, Valdosta, Augusta, Columbus and Macon, Georgia. These locations are operating as Rush Truck Centers and offer commercial vehicle sales, parts and service for International trucks. The Albany location also includes an Idealease commercial vehicle rental and leasing business. The transaction was valued at approximately $30.0 million, including real estate of $7.8 million, with the purchase price paid in cash.

Note 4 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2015		2014
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share –
Net income available to common shareholders	$	16,781	$	12,014

Denominator–
Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted average shares outstanding		40,066		39,332
Effect of dilutive securities–
Employee and director stock options and restricted share awards		919		1,179
Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted average shares outstanding and assumed conversions		40,985		40,511

Basic earnings per common share	$	.42	$	.31

Diluted earnings per common share and common share equivalents	$	.41	$	.30

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

	March 31, 2015		March 31, 2014

Weighted average anti-dilutive options		857		431

Note 6 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

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

At March 31, 2015

At December 31, 2014

Level 1
Inputs

Level 2
Inputs

Level 3
Inputs

Level 1
Inputs

Level 2

Inputs

Level 3

Inputs

Investment in auction rate securities

—

6,905

—

6,905

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

	Cost Basis Amount		Gross Unrealized Loss In Accumulated OCI		Fair Value
March 31, 2015
Investment in auction rate securities	$	7,425	$	520	$	6,905

December 31, 2014
Investment in auction rate securities	$	7,425	$	520	$	6,905

Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]

Agreement	Notional Amount		Fixed Interest Rate			Underlying Rate	Expiration Date	Fair Value
Interest Rate Swap	$	1,667		5.075	%	3 month LIBOR	July 1, 2015	$	(9	)
Interest Rate Swap		3,444		5.075	%	3 month LIBOR	July 1, 2015		(18	)
Interest Rate Swap		4,264		5.38	%	1 month LIBOR	June 29, 2015		(26	)
Interest Rate Swap		656		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(4	)
Interest Rate Swap		1,258		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(7	)
Interest Rate Swap		6,341		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(37	)
Interest Rate Swap		547		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(3	)
Interest Rate Swap		2,197		5.29	%	1 month LIBOR	June 30, 2015		(13	)

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	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
Interest Rate Swaps	Other Long-Term Liabilities	$	117	$	235

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

	Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) during the Three Months Ended				Location of Loss	Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion) during the Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2015		March 31, 2014		Reclassified into Income	March 31, 2015			March 31, 2014
Interest rate swaps	$	118	$	187	Interest Expense	$	(29	)	$	(64	)

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Note 7 - Segment Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

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

	Truck Segment		All Other			Totals

As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2015
Revenues from external customers	$	1,189,987	$	3,548		$	1,193,535
Segment income (loss) before taxes		27,752		(364	)		27,388
Segment assets		2,708,600		30,123			2,738,723

As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014
Revenues from external customers	$	954,407	$	4,260		$	958,667
Segment income (loss) before taxes		19,759		(144	)		19,615
Segment assets		2,233,510		30,210			2,263,720

Note 9 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Reclassifications [Member]

Note 9 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables) [Line Items]

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

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2015			March 31, 2014
Losses on cash flow swaps to:
Interest expense	$	(29	)	$	(64	)
Income tax benefit		11			25
Total reclassifications	$	(18	)	$	(39	)

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

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

	Cash Flow Swaps			Available for Sale Securities			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	(143	)	$	(317	)	$	(460	)
Change in fair value		118			−			118
Income tax deferred		(46	)					(46	)
Balance at March 31, 2015	$	(71	)	$	(317	)	$	(388	)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

	Cash Flow Swaps			Available for Sale Securities			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	(624	)	$	(578	)	$	(1,202	)
Change in fair value		187			−			187
Income tax deferred		(73	)					(73	)
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(510	)	$	(578	)	$	(1,088	)

Note 10 - Acquisitions (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]

Goodwill	$	9,159
Inventory		7,622
Property and equipment		7,090
Accounts receivable		1,306
Prepaid expenses		80
Other		4

Total	$	25,261

Property and equipment	$	60,066
Goodwill		46,384
Inventory		31,048
Accounts receivable		7,175
Franchise rights		2,442
Prepaid expenses		750
Other		23
Accrued expenses		(1,325	)

Total	$	146,563

Note 2 - Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Note 2 - Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Note 2 - Other Assets (Details) [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 0.8		$ 0.8
Capitalized Computer Software, Net	38.1	$ 38.5
Capitalized Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization	11.1	10.3
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	3.3
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	3.3
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two	3.3
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months	3.3
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	$ 3.3
Indefinite-Lived Franchise Rights		7.0	$ 7.0
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment		$ 0.0

Note 4 - Earnings Per Share (Details) - Earnings Per Share Calculation - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share –
Net income available to common shareholders (in Dollars)	$ 16,781	$ 12,014
Denominator–
Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted average shares outstanding	40,066	39,332
Effect of dilutive securities–
Employee and director stock options and restricted share awards	919	1,179
Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted average shares outstanding and assumed conversions	40,985	40,511
Basic earnings per common share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.42	$ 0.31
Diluted earnings per common share and common share equivalents (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.41	$ 0.30

Note 4 - Earnings Per Share (Details) - Anti-dilutive Securities - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Anti-dilutive Securities [Abstract]
Weighted average anti-dilutive options	857	431

Note 5 - Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Note 5 - Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards (Details) [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 3.7	$ 3.3
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 24.1
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	3 years

Note 6 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2015
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Note 6 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Details) [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount			$ 20,400,000
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Note 6 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Details) [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities	$ 6,905,000		6,905,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	7,425,000		$ 7,425,000
Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			2.25%
Asset Impairment Charges		$ 1,000,000
Available-for-sale Debt Securities Gross Unrealized Gain	$ 427,000
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value			$ 117,000

Note 6 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Details) - Investment in Auction Rate Securities - Fair Value - Auction Rate Securities [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Note 6 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Details) - Investment in Auction Rate Securities - Fair Value [Line Items]
Investment in auction rate securities	$ 6,905	$ 6,905
Investment in auction rate securities	$ 6,905	$ 6,905

Note 6 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Details) - Investment in Auction Rate Securities - Auction Rate Securities [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Note 6 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Details) - Investment in Auction Rate Securities [Line Items]
Cost Basis Amount	$ 7,425	$ 7,425
Gross Unrealized Loss In Accumulated OCI	520	520
Fair Value	$ 6,905	$ 6,905

Note 6 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Details) - Derivative Financial Instruments $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 1 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Current Notional Amount	$ 1,667
Fixed Interest Rate	5.075%
Expiration Date	Jul. 01, 2015
Fair Value	$ (9)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 2 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Current Notional Amount	$ 3,444
Fixed Interest Rate	5.075%
Expiration Date	Jul. 01, 2015
Fair Value	$ (18)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 3 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Current Notional Amount	$ 4,264
Fixed Interest Rate	5.38%
Expiration Date	Jun. 29, 2015
Fair Value	$ (26)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 4 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Current Notional Amount	$ 656
Fixed Interest Rate	5.29%
Expiration Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value	$ (4)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 5 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Current Notional Amount	$ 1,258
Fixed Interest Rate	5.29%
Expiration Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value	$ (7)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 6 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Current Notional Amount	$ 6,341
Fixed Interest Rate	5.29%
Expiration Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value	$ (37)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 7 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Current Notional Amount	$ 547
Fixed Interest Rate	5.29%
Expiration Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value	$ (3)
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 8 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Current Notional Amount	$ 2,197
Fixed Interest Rate	5.29%
Expiration Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value	$ (13)

Note 6 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Details) - Fair Values of Derivative Instruments - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest Rate Swaps	$ 117	$ 235

Note 6 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Details) - Pre-tax Effect of Interest Rate Swaps - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Interest Expense [Member]
Note 6 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value (Details) - Pre-tax Effect of Interest Rate Swaps [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps	$ (29)	$ (64)
Interest rate swaps	118	187
Interest rate swaps	$ (18)	$ (39)

Note 7 - Segment Information (Details)	3 Months Ended
Note 7 - Segment Information (Details)	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of Reportable Segments	1
Number of Operating Segments	3

Note 7 - Segment Information (Details) - Segment Reporting Information - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Truck Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers, by segment	$ 1,189,987	$ 954,407
Segment income (loss) before taxes	27,752	19,759
Segment assets, by segment	2,708,600	2,233,510
Other Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers, by segment	3,548	4,260
Segment income (loss) before taxes	(364)	(144)
Segment assets, by segment	30,123	30,210
Revenues from external customers, by segment	1,193,535	958,667
Segment income (loss) before taxes	27,388	19,615
Segment assets, by segment	$ 2,738,723	$ 2,263,720	$ 2,694,262

Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$ 1,500,000	$ 1,500,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued	0	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense	$ 98,500	$ 98,500

Note 9 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) [Abstract]
Balance, Cash Flow Swaps	$ (71)	$ (510)
Balance, Available for Sale Securities	(317)	(578)
Balance, Total	(388)	(1,088)
Changes in Value, Cash Flow Swaps	118	187
Changes in Value, Total	118	187
Income Tax Deferred, Cash Flow Swaps	(46)	(73)
Income Tax Deferred, Total	$ (46)	$ (73)

- Definition

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.

+ References + Details

Note 9 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) into Earnings - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Interest Expense [Member]
Losses on cash flow swaps to:
Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Earnings	$ (29)	$ (64)
Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Earnings	(18)	(39)
Income tax benefit	$ 11	$ 25

Note 10 - Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands			3 Months Ended
Note 10 - Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 09, 2015	Jan. 13, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Effingham Truck Sales, Inc. [Member] \| Goodwill Acquired [Member]
Note 10 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	15 years
Effingham Truck Sales, Inc. [Member]
Note 10 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 25,300
CIT, Inc [Member] \| Goodwill Acquired [Member]
Note 10 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life		15 years
CIT, Inc [Member]
Note 10 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		$ 146,600
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares (in Shares)		83,091
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned		$ 2,000
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross			$ 27,849	$ 143,050

Note 10 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price Allocation - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2015	Feb. 09, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 13, 2014
Effingham Truck Sales, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 9,159
Inventory		7,622
Property, plant and equipment		7,090
Accounts receivable		1,306
Prepaid expenses		80
Other		4
Total		$ 25,261
CIT, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill				$ 46,384
Inventory				31,048
Property, plant and equipment				60,066
Accounts receivable				7,175
Franchise rights				2,442
Prepaid expenses				750
Other				23
Accrued expenses				(1,325)
Total				$ 146,563
Goodwill	$ 274,304		$ 265,145

Note 11 - Subsequent Event (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
	May 04, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Yancey Truck Centers, LLC [Member]
Note 11 - Subsequent Event (Details) [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 30,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Real Estate	$ 7,800
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		$ 27,849	$ 143,050

Label	Element	Value
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax	us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCumulativeChangesInNetGainLossFromCashFlowHedgesEffectNetOfTax	$ (143,000)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax	us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCumulativeChangesInNetGainLossFromCashFlowHedgesEffectNetOfTax	(624,000)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax	us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax	(317,000)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax	us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax	$ (578,000)