EXHIBIT 23.5



                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this Form S-4 registration statement of our reports on the audited
financial statements of Dock Truck Express, Inc., dated August 29, 1996, Pronto
Delivery Service, Inc., dated August 15, 1996, and RUSHTRUCKING, Inc., dated
August 22, 1996 included in the Form 8-K as filed by Corporate Express, Inc., on
September 19, 1996, and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.

                                            /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
                                            ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Houston, Texas
September 26, 1996