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                       Consent of Independent Auditors



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on  
Form S-8 (Nos. 333-19475, 333-06569, and 33-87826) and on Form S-3 (No.
333-37529) of Aasche Transportation Services, Inc. and in the related
Prospectus of our report dated January 6, 1998, with respect to the financial
statements of Jack Gray Transport Municipal Solid Waste Division included in
Form 8-K/A of Aasche Transportation Services, Inc. dated March 30, 1998, filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



/s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Chicago, Illinois
January 6, 1998