Exhibit 23.01


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in Amendment
No. 5 to the Registration Statement (Form S-3) of Wabash National Corporation
for the registration of $125,000,000 of 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due
August 1, 2008 and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated
February 5, 2004, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of
Wabash National Corporation included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K/A) for the
year ended December 31, 2003, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                             /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
April 2, 2004