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ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR CO INC
Sioux Falls, SD
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 208000 · MC 159784
Satisfactory
Active 41 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-159784 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
4.5% OOS · 27 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 41 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 27 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC159784
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 91 CSE S67402
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
208000
MC Number
MC-159784
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 21, 1981
Authority Granted
November 8, 1984
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3511 N 1st Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph M Shea
Officer 2
Thomas D Shea
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
27
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
13
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving16
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.9% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.4pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
4.5% of 22 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
12th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 22 inspections
Crash History (6)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
6
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
5
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 4, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
| October 29, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
| May 6, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| March 20, 2025 | NE | — | 1 | — | Other · Dawn · Ice |
| December 4, 2024 | MN | — | — | Yes | Blowing Sand Soil Dirt Or Snow · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA8
SD8
MN7
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 350 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
12
Cargo Van
3
Truck
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Transit | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDRS6PM6HKA31388 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GN6LDA00263 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GY8KEF18562 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Chevrolet Express | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1HA3GSC73NN012954 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6AN0RDF09945 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6AY3KDF10880 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ford Transit | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDRS6PM1JKA22782 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ford Transit | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDRS6PM6JKA29890 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford E-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDWE3FL0GDC00597 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Ford E-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDWE3FL6EDB01974 | 1 | — |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Transit | Cargo Van · Class 3 | 1FTRU8XG1SKA45081 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Ford Transit | Cargo Van · Class 3 | 1FTRU8XG3SKA45888 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Ford E-350 | Cargo Van · Class 2 | 1FTSE3EL9DDA10894 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Chevrolet Express | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB3GSC75N1288522 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMMM3SS286838 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 International CV515 | Truck · Class 5 | 1HTKSSWKXNH239851 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMAJ0HG677056 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMMM9JL679728 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (27)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2026 | 5540004971 | JEFFERSON SD | I | — | — | ARMORED CAR | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF4GN6LDA00263 |
IA PAS879 |
| May 26, 2026 | 5370003955 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | I | 2 | — | ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FTSE3EL9DDA10894 |
SD 71246C |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | 000P11SSK3 | 37 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIX, IA | I | 1 | — | ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR CO INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FTRU8XG1SKA45081 |
IA QGY046 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | 000P169C55 | 44 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLY, IA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDRS6PM6HKA31388 |
IA FLG433 |
| April 14, 2026 | 5370003842 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | I | — | — | ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR INC | Straight Truck |
CHEVROLET |
1HA3GSC73NN012954 |
SD 71252C |
| March 19, 2026 | 000P151WDH | HWY 18 WB CLEAR LAKE, IA | II | 1 | — | ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR CO INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDNF6AY3KDF10880 |
IA IWG931 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 10, 2026 | 1618000842 | LA CRESCENT MN | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMAJ0HG677056 |
MN YBU0341 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2SLFYEMV | State/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle. | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| March 10, 2026 | 1661001060 | SOUTH SAINT PAUL MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDNF6AN0RDF09945 |
MN YCF7748 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 9, 2026 | 000P15VBMM | I-80 EB, IA | III | 3 | 2 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMMM3SS286838 |
IN 3752426 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41A | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 17, 2025 | 000P16FP8T | SE 16TH AT ISAAC NEWTON DRIVE-, IA | II | 1 | — | ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR-AVAILA BANK | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FTRU8XG3SKA45888 |
IA NONE |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| ARMORED CAR | 1 | July 22, 2026 |
| ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR-AVAILA BANK | 1 | October 17, 2025 |
| ROCHESTER ARMORED CARCO INC | 1 | August 28, 2025 |
| CONTRONICS | 1 | February 5, 2025 |
| ROCHESTER ARMORERED | 1 | December 2, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 8, 1984 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 6, 1983 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 14, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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