Exhibit 23

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
33-57634 of USFreightways Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated June 21,
2002 appearing in this Annual Report of USF Processors Employees' 401K
Retirement Plan on Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Chicago, Illinois
June 27, 2002