EX-23.1 3 ex_135422.htm EXHIBIT 23.1

EXHIBIT 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

1. | Form S-8 No. 333-219878 pertaining to the Rush Enterprises, Inc. Amended and Restated 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan,

2. | Form S-8 No. 333-198080 pertaining to the Rush Enterprises, Inc. 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan,

3. | Form S-8 No. 333-170732 pertaining to the Rush Enterprises, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan,

4. | Form S-8 No. 333-168231 pertaining to the Rush Enterprises, Inc. 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan,

5. | Form S-8 No. 333-144821 pertaining to the Rush Enterprises, Inc. 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan,

6. | Form S-8 No. 333-138556 pertaining to the Rush Enterprises, Inc. 2006 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan, and

7. | Form S-8 No. 333-121355 pertaining to the Rush Enterprises, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan, the Rush Enterprises, Inc. 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Certain Non-Plan Options

of our reports dated February 25, 2019, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Rush Enterprises, Inc. and subsidiaries and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Rush Enterprises, Inc. and subsidiaries, included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Rush Enterprises, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2018.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

San Antonio, Texas

February 25, 2019