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Carrier profile · USDOT 208000 · MC-159784 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Rochester Armored Car Co Inc
350 power unitsavg 6.3 yrRegional · 4 statesSIOUX FALLS, SD88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-159784 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
350Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
6.3Avg age (yr)
2013–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 45 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1981.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 30 inspections.
USDOT registration4444 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
6 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.3 yr
Model years 2013–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
44 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1981 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR CO INC (USDOT 208000) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 30, 2019 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 13 vehicle-level and 23 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 350 power units and 350 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 10, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 12, 2003 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR CO INC's USDOT number?
ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR CO INC's USDOT number is 208000, and its motor carrier number is MC-159784.
Is ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR CO INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR CO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR CO INC's safety record?
ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR CO INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 30 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR CO INC's fleet?
ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR CO INC operates 350 power units and 350 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR CO INC based?
ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR CO INC is based in SIOUX FALLS, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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