While diesel prices were down during the last week, so were spot freight rates overall, despite increases for van and reefer ...

A broker questioned the notion of "innocent" truckers getting double brokered. Isn't it equally both broker and carrier's fault for getting fooled? he asked. Carriers gave him an earful in response.

FMCSA said it's still working on a rulemaking to update 49 CFR 371.3 -- which requires brokers to share transaction records, including what the shipper paid, with carriers.