1 EXHIBIT 23.1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 33-5609 of Rockford Industries, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report, dated February 28, 1997, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Rockford Industries, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1996. DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Costa Mesa, California March 27, 1997 - 55 -