Rush Enterprises (RUSHA) SVP gets stock awards and covers taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rush Enterprises Senior Vice President Jody Pollard reported equity compensation and related tax-withholding transactions in Rush Enterprises Class A and Class B stock.

On March 13, 2026, Pollard received a grant of 17,400 shares of Class B Common Stock as restricted stock that vests in three equal installments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, which is March 13, 2026. On the same date, Pollard was also granted options to buy 10,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $61.75 per share, expiring on March 13, 2036, exercisable in one-third increments on each anniversary of the grant date beginning on the third anniversary.

On March 14 and 15, 2026, Pollard had a total of 7,990 shares of Class B Common Stock withheld at a price of $59.69 per share to satisfy tax obligations related to restricted stock vesting from grants made on March 15, 2023, March 15, 2024, and March 14, 2025. After these transactions, Pollard directly owned 173,612 shares of Class B Common Stock, including unvested restricted stock.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Pollard Jody

(Last) (First) (Middle)

555 IH 35 SOUTH, SUITE 500

(Street)

NEW BRAUNFELS TX 78130

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RUSH ENTERPRISES INC \TX\ [ RUSHA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Senior Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/13/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class B Common Stock	03/13/2026		A		17,400(1)	A	$0	181,602(2)	D
Class B Common Stock	03/15/2026		F		3,424(3)	D	$59.69(4)	178,178(2)	D
Class B Common Stock	03/15/2026		F		2,283(5)	D	$59.69(4)	175,895(2)	D
Class B Common Stock	03/14/2026		F		2,283(6)	D	$59.69(4)	173,612(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Option (right to buy)	$61.75	03/13/2026		A		10,000		(7)	03/13/2036	Class A Common Stock	10,000	$0	10,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects the grant of restricted stock. The restricted stock vests in increments of 1/3 on each of the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date, which is March 13, 2026.

2. Includes shares of unvested restricted stock.

3. Shares reported are shares not reported to the reporting person in order to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligations with respect to vesting associated with the grant of restricted stock that occurred on March 15, 2023.

4. The price reported was the closing share price on March 13, 2026.

5. Shares reported are shares not reported to the reporting person in order to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligations with respect to vesting associated with the grant of restricted stock that occurred on March 15, 2024.

6. Shares reported are shares not reported to the reporting person in order to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligations with respect to vesting associated with the grant of restricted stock that occurred on March 14, 2025.

7. Options may be exercised in increments of 1/3 on each anniversary of the grant date beginning on the third anniversary of the grant date. The grant date is ten years prior to the expiration date.

	/s/ Matthew D. Willcox, as Attorney in Fact for Jody Pollard	03/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did RUSHA executive Jody Pollard receive?

Jody Pollard received 17,400 shares of Class B restricted stock and options on 10,000 shares of Class A at $61.75 per share. The restricted stock vests over three years, while the options become exercisable in stages starting on the third anniversary.

How do the new restricted stock awards for RUSHA’s Pollard vest?

The 17,400 Class B restricted shares granted to Jody Pollard vest in one-third increments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the March 13, 2026 grant date. This structure ties compensation to continued service over several years.

What are the terms of Jody Pollard’s new stock options at Rush Enterprises (RUSHA)?

Pollard’s new options cover 10,000 Class A shares at a $61.75 exercise price and expire March 13, 2036. They can be exercised in one-third increments on each anniversary of the grant date, beginning on the third anniversary, creating a long-term incentive.

Why were RUSHA shares disposed of in Jody Pollard’s Form 4 filing?

The 7,990 Class B shares reported as dispositions were withheld to cover Jody Pollard’s tax obligations from vesting of prior restricted stock grants. These F-code transactions are tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales, and settle payroll-related liabilities.

How many Rush Enterprises shares does Jody Pollard hold after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Jody Pollard directly held 173,612 shares of Rush Enterprises Class B Common Stock. This figure includes unvested restricted stock, reflecting her ongoing equity stake and alignment with shareholder interests through long-term incentives.

Which past Rush Enterprises grants triggered the tax-withholding share dispositions?

The tax-withholding dispositions relate to vesting from restricted stock grants originally made on March 15, 2023, March 15, 2024 and March 14, 2025. Shares were withheld at $59.69 per share to satisfy associated tax liabilities when those awards vested.