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 17, 2003,
appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of USF Employees' 401K Retirement
Plan for the year ended December 31, 2002.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
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Deloitte & Touche LLP



June 25, 2003