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Accellos Inc., Colorado Springs, Colo., a provider of warehousing and logistics management software, said it acquired Prophesy Transportation Software of Bloomfield, Conn., for an undisclosed amount.

Automakers saw their U.S. sales plunge in September as credit tightened and the economy remained sluggish, Bloomberg reported.

The average price of retail diesel fuel rose 0.1 cent last week to $3.959, following 10 straight weeks of declines, according to the De-partment of Energy.

The investment group that sought to lease the Pennsylvania Turnpike has withdrawn its bid, citing political opposition and uncertain financial markets, and leaving the state without a solution to its infrastructure funding problems.

The California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach formally launched their clean-trucks programs last week without any apparent major glitches, although activity at some terminals was initially reported to be lighter than usual, with fewer trucks showing up at the gates.

Trucking industry leaders gathering in New Orleans this week at American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition will hear from experts on topics including the current financial turmoil, the upcoming elections, and preparations for next year’s highway bill and the 2010 engine emissions rules.

The Bush administration has nominated David Kelly to head the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Associated Press reported.

U.S. manufacturing contracted in September at the fastest pace since the last recession, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.