Rush Enterprises is an American

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dealership headquartered in

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. It primarily sells new and used

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s, through its Rush Truck Centers. In 2019, the company operated over 200 Rush Truck Centers in 20 U.S. states as well as 14 locations in Canada. As of 2020, it was a

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corporation. Rush Truck Centers operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in the United States, with more than 200 locations in 22 states; as of 2019 the company became international after opening 14 locations in Canada. They represent truck and bus manufacturers, including Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird.

History

The company was founded in 1965 by W. Marvin Rush, who remained

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until 2013, when he was succeeded by his son W.M. "Rusty" Rush. The company began as a dealership for

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trucks, but expanded greatly in the intervening years through acquisition of dealerships. Major acquisitions include: * Heavy truck business from

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in 2010.

Acquisitions

References

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