CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference in this registration statement of our
reports dated February 2, 1996, included or incorporated by
reference in OTR Express, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1995, and to all references to our Firm included in
this registration statement.


ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Kansas City, Missouri
September 30, 1996