EXHIBIT 23 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 33-57634 of USF Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated June 3, 2003, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of USF Processors Employees' 401K Retirement Plan for the year ended December 31, 2002. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP - -------------------------------- Deloitte & Touche LLP Chicago, Illinois June 25, 2003