Wabash National(R) Corporation Accepted as a Member of the Indiana Environmental Stewardship Program

LAFAYETTE, IN, Mar 31 (MARKET WIRE) --
Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) today announced that the company has
been accepted as a member of Indiana's Environmental Stewardship Program.
Wabash
National joins a select group of facilities across Indiana with such an
accomplishment in environmental excellence.

"Being recognized as an environmental steward reflects our dedication to
driving world-class environmental initiatives," said Brent Yeagy, Wabash
National's Vice President of Manufacturing, Lafayette Operations. "This
achievement was only made possible through the combined effort and dedication
of each and every associate at Wabash National."

Becoming a member of Indiana's Environmental Stewardship Program
recognizesWabash National's commitment to implementing processes and procedures
to
protect the environment and drive for continuous improvement in
environmental performance.

"We want our customers, community and peers to understand our dedication
toenvironmental management," said Eric Coates, Wabash National's Director of
Environmental, Health and Safety. "We are very proud of our team's allegiance
to the environment and the community."

Indiana's Environmental Stewardship Program is a voluntary,
performance-based
leadership program designed to recognize and reward Indiana regulated entities
for going above and beyond current environmental regulations by enforcing an
environmental management system, committing to continuous improvement, and
meeting rigid requirements for membership.

Headquartered in Lafayette, Ind., Wabash National(R) Corporation (NYSE:
WNC) is one of the leading manufacturers of semi trailers in North
America.Established in 1985, the company specializes in the design and
production of dry
freight vans, refrigerated vans, flatbed trailers, drop deck trailers, and
intermodal equipment. Its innovative core products are sold under the Wabash
National(R), DuraPlate(R), ArcticLite(R) and Eagle(R) brand names. The company
operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Transcraft(R) Corporation, a
manufacturer of
flatbed and drop deck trailers; and Wabash National Trailer Centers, trailer
service centers and retail distributors of new and used trailers and
aftermarket parts throughout the U.S.

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