Hi guys,
Well, I just solved the problem so I figure I'll write it up here for reference.
Went into the OPTION menu, and found that the BRAKE ACCUMULATOR option was DISABLED, when it in fact needs to be ENABLED.
With it disabled, the truck would not gain top speed, but enabled it is all good again!
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