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): March 15, 2013

Rush Enterprises, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (830) 626-5200

Not Applicable
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(e)     On March 15^th and 18^th, 2013, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Rush Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”), upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee of the Company (the “Compensation Committee”), approved the following compensation payments to the Company’s named executive officers (as defined in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 15, 2012):

Cash Bonus Payments

After a review of competitive market data and the Company’s operating results for the 2012 fiscal year, the Compensation Committee approved the following cash bonus payments:

     The cash bonuses for Messrs. Naegelin, Orf and Keller were paid on March 15, 2013. The cash bonuses for W. Marvin Rush and W.M. “Rusty” Rush will be paid on March 21, 2013.

Stock Option Grants

The Compensation Committee approved the following stock options exercisable for shares of the Company’s Class A common stock (the “Stock Options”):

The Stock Options were granted under the Rush Enterprises, Inc. 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The Stock Options were granted to Messrs. Naegelin, Orf and Keller on March 15, 2013, and to W. Marvin Rush and W.M. “Rusty” Rush on March 18, 2013. The Stock Options have an exercise price equal to the closing sale price of the Company’s Class A common stock on the date of grant and will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the third anniversary of the date of grant. Additional terms and conditions applicable to the Stock Options are set forth in the Form of Rush Enterprises, Inc. 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan Stock Option Agreement attached as Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Form S-8 filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on July 24, 2007.

Restricted Stock Unit Awards

The Compensation Committee approved the following restricted stock unit awards (the “RSU Awards”):

The RSU Awards were granted under the Plan. The RSU Awards were granted to Messrs. Naegelin, Orf and Keller on March 15, 2013, and to W. Marvin Rush and W.M. “Rusty” Rush on March 18, 2013. The RSU Awards entitle the grantee to receive shares of the Company’s Class B common stock upon satisfaction of the vesting conditions. The RSU Awards will vest in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant. Additional terms and conditions applicable to the RSU Awards are set forth in the Form of Rush Enterprises, Inc. 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on March 14, 2012.

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.

Dated: March 19, 2013