Weekly Transportation Update: Real consumer spending sets third straight record in November

The US economy showed positive signs with strong consumer spending, lower consumer prices, and improved residential construction in November.

•  Housing starts surge in November to the highest level since May.
• Home sales were mixed with sales of new homes falling sharply. 
•  Truck spot rates are unchanged overall in the latest week.
•  CBP temporarily suspended rail operations in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas