CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our
report dated May 29, 1998 included in this Form 11-K into U.S. Xpress
Enterprises' previously filed Form S-8 Registration Statement File No. 33-91238
covering the U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. Xpre$$avings 401(k) Plan.



/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP




Chattanooga, Tennessee
June 24, 1998