EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement of CD&L, Inc. on Form S-3 of our report dated April 14, 2005 on our audit of the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of CD&L, Inc. as of December 31, 2004, and for the year then ended, which report is included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004. We also consent to the reference to our Firm under the caption "Experts". /s/ J.H. Cohn LLP Roseland, New Jersey July 28, 2005