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 26, 1998, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Rockford Industries, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1997. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Costa Mesa, California March 30, 1998