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                       Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement on Form S-3 and related Prospectus of Roadway Services,
Inc. for the Registration of 225,000 shares of its Common Stock and to the
incorporation by reference therein of our reports dated January 24, 1995, with
respect to the cosolidated financial statements of Roadway Services, Inc. and
subsidiaries incorporated by reference in the Roadway Services, Inc. Annual
Report (Form 10-K) and related financial statement schedule included therein
for the year ended December 31, 1994, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.


                                            /s/ Ernst & Young, LLP
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                                            ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Akron, Ohio
December 27, 1995