EXHIBIT 23.1
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the use in this Registration Statement of Overnite Corporation on 
Form S-1 of our report dated May 8, 1998, on the financial statements of 
Overnite Holding, Inc. appearing in the Prospectus, which is part of this 
Registration Statement.

We also consent to the reference to us under the headings "Selected Historical 
and Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Data" and "Experts" in such Prospectus.


DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Richmond, Virginia
May 19, 1998