SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 -------------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 April 23, 2002 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 1-10883 52-1375208 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification Number) 1000 Sagamore Parkway South Lafayette, Indiana (Address of principal executive offices) 47905 (Zip Code) (765) 771-5300 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On April 23, 2002, the registrant announced, effective May 6, 2002, the appointment of William P. Greubel to the offices of President and Chief Executive Officer and to the Board of Directors. The press release announcing the appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated April 23, 2002. -2- SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION Date: April 26, 2002 By: /s/ MARK R. HOLDEN ----------------------------------------- Mark R. Holden Vice President - Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) -3-