EXHIBIT 23.1


CONSENT OF KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP



The Board of Directors
USFreightways Corporation


         We consent to the use of our report  incorporated  by reference in this
registration  statement  on Form  S-3 of  USFreightways  Corporation  and to the
reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.



                          /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
                              KPMG Peat Marwick LLP


Chicago, Illinois
May 21, 1997