Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Net income	$ 79,420	$ 80,634	$ 229,692	$ 269,948
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	958	(2,108)	(1,806)	(187)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Rush Enterprises, Inc.	958	(2,108)	(1,806)	(187)
Comprehensive income	80,378	78,526	227,886	269,761
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	288	356	291	940
Comprehensive income attributable to Rush Enterprises, Inc.	$ 80,090	$ 78,170	$ 228,177	$ 268,821