EXHIBIT 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 We consent to the incorporation by reference into the Registration Statements (Forms S-8 No. 333-56204 and No. 333-87915) of our report on the financial statements and supplemental schedules of the Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan dated June 27, 2006 included in this Annual Report  on Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.

/s/ Waters, Wright & Associates, LLP

Waters, Wright & Associates, LLP

Mansfield, Texas

June 27, 2006

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