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