Rochester Armored Car Co Inc
USDOT 208000 · MC-159784 · Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Rochester Armored Car Co Inc is a corporation based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 350 power units and 350 drivers, which ranks it #4 by fleet size among 35 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in South Dakota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 22 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 0.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 2.0 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Rochester Armored Car Co Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 208000 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-159784 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3511 N 1St Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 |
| Phone | (402) 558-9323 |
| First registered | Dec 21, 1981 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 208000.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 350 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1 miles reported for 2025 – about 0 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 350 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and South Dakota carriers with 50+ units (35).
| Measure | Rochester Armored Car Co Inc | Same size, US | SD average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 18.3% | 18.6% | none recorded |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.5% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 125% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.0 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 52% lower than average |
| Inspections | 22 | 22 with a driver check, 13 with a vehicle check, 20 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 12, 2003) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Rochester Armored Car Co Inc?
Rochester Armored Car Co Inc is registered with USDOT number 208000 and operating authority MC-159784.
How many trucks does Rochester Armored Car Co Inc have?
It reports 350 power units (350 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 350 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 10, 2026).
Where is Rochester Armored Car Co Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104.
What is the out-of-service rate of Rochester Armored Car Co Inc?
Over 24 months, 0.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.