UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 1, 2017

Rush Enterprises, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (830) 302-5200

Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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On April 1, 2017, the Board of Directors of Rush Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a new base salary of $435,164 for Derrek Weaver, Executive Vice President, effective as of April 1, 2017. Mr. Weaver’s new base salary is reflective of his recent promotion to Executive Vice President. The base salaries for the remaining named executive officers of the Company will remain the same.

SIGNATURES

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