Rush Enterprises News Updates

Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Verifying Safety of Rear Impact Guards Can Be Complicated

When a jury issued a $462 million judgment against Wabash National Corp. last fall, many fleet maintenance managers were concerned.

February 7, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Chris Purcell Wins Grand Champion Title at Rush Skills Rodeo

SAN ANTONIO For the second time, Chris Purcell was named Grand Champion at the Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo. He also captured the annual competitions top prize in 2021.

December 20, 2024
Business, Equipment

Oklahoma Woman Wins the Last Peterbilt Model 389x Built

NASHVILLE, Tenn. An Oklahoma woman won Rush Truck Centers sweepstakes to give away the last Peterbilt Model 389x produced.

October 17, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rush Enterprises Boss Anticipates Truck Sales Slowdown

SAN ANTONIO Rush Enterprises CEO W.M. Rusty Rush anticipates a slowdown in truck sales next year, with the industry steadily catching up on its backlog of orders.

December 14, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Michael French Named Grand Champion in Technician Event

SAN ANTONIO Rush Enterprises technician Michael French was named grand champion by his company during a vehicle maintenance competition Dec. 12.

December 13, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

2022 Rush Technician Rodeo Winner Returns to Competition

SAN ANTONIO Rush Enterprises technician Paul Crawford advanced to the final round in the companys annual technician challenge, hoping to defend his grand champion title.

December 12, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Technicians Gear Up for Truck Technology Changes

SAN ANTONIO As truck technologies and emissions systems continue to evolve and electric-powered trucks begin to hit the market, the knowledge and expertise required to service and maintain these vehicles is also shifting.

January 20, 2023
Business, Equipment

Rush Enterprises CEO Cites Technician Retention as Key Challenge

SAN ANTONIO Rush Enterprises Inc. CEO W.M. Rusty Rush called retention the biggest obstacle that the trucking technician sector faces.

December 16, 2022
Business, Technology, Safety

First-Time In-Person Competitor Wins Rush Tech Skills Challenge

SAN ANTONIO Rush Enterprises Inc. resumed its annual technician challenge as an in-person competition 簫 with a first-time in-person competitor as grand champion after a two-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a return to normal that was welcomed by the companys leader.

December 15, 2022
Business, Equipment

Rush Skills Rodeo Returns Live

SAN ANTONIO Rush Enterprises Inc. launched its 17th annual truck technical competition in-person Dec. 11 after two years of holding it virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic.

December 12, 2022