TOP STORIES THIS WEEK...

Today's Trucking editor Peter Carter was in Tampa this week, where Volvo Trucks’ XE13 Power Train package was named the trucking technical achievement of the year for 2011 by the Truck Writers of North America.

Plus, Cummins has expanded their natural-gas engine line-up — Rolf Lockwood has all you need to know about the new engine.

And truckers travelling along highway 401 near Lancaster, ON. will get a brand new, 13,000 square-foot Pilot Flying J location, complete with DEF pumps.

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Volvo’s XE13 Wins Top Honors from Truck Writers

TAMPA BAY — Volvo's XE13 Power Train package named technical achievement of the year.

New Brunswick Commercial Vehicle Officers Now with Radar Devices

FREDERICTON — Officers certified and trained by RCMP to enforce speed limits.

Canadian Named to Kenworth's 2012 Service Council

KIRKLAND, WA. — Grant Easton from Kenworth Toronto is Canadian representative on council.

Cummins Expands Natural-Gas Engine Line-up

COLUMBUS, IN. — Cummins to add heavy-duty on-highway natural-gas engine, inks new deal with Westport.

Arrow Truck Launches Comprehensive Warranty Program

TORONTO — New warranty program unprecedented, says Arrow Truck Sales.

Pilot Flying J Opens New Ontario Location

LANCASTER, ON. — New 13,000-square-foot location brings abundance of amenities to drivers.

Hendrickson and AxelTech Equip Navistar's MRAP Vehicles

WOODRIDGE, IL. – State-of-the-art system improves mobility and gives better control in rough terrain.

Transtex Sues Ridge Corp for Patent Infringement

MONTREAL — Intellectual property is something we take very seriously, says Transtex V.P.

Transcore's Canadian Freight Index Starts 2012 with Uptick

TORONTO — Western Canada records majority of intra-Canadian loads.