KBA Associate Member
Founded in 2019 by U.S. military aviation veterans with extensive experience in law enforcement and public safety, the 5th Meridian Group delivers secure, responsive, and mission-driven cash-in-transit (CIT) and armed security solutions across the Midwest. Headquartered in a fortified 7,000-square-foot facility in southeast Missouri, our company has rapidly grown into one of the region’s most trusted partners for banking, cannabis, retail, and government clients alike.
With a fleet of more than 20 dedicated CIT vehicles, supported by regional depots and licensed personnel, our operational footprint spans Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois, and beyond. We proudly serve financial institutions, private businesses, marijuana-related businesses (MRBs), armored transport clients, and federal agencies that require dependable, high-security logistics.
Our service offerings include:
- Cash-in-transit pick-ups and deliveries for deposits, change orders, and off-site vaulting
- Coin and currency services, including sorting, counting, and rolling
- ATM, ITM, and Smart Safe sales, installation, servicing, and vault support
- High-volume cash processing in a secure facility integrated with digital tracking and video chain-of-custody
- Automated deposit reconciliation and reporting, integrated into our clients’ preferred formats
- Federal Reserve order handling, including secure transport to and from the FRB
- Custom cannabis transport programs, fully compliant with DHSS and state-specific security mandates
What truly sets 5th Meridian Group apart is our commitment to transparency and consistency. Unlike many larger CIT providers who charge unpredictable add-on fees, we offer fixed-rate, all-inclusive pricing that covers:
- Excess premise time
- Excess bags
- Fuel surcharges
- Liability and insurance coverage
- Route adjustments and schedule flexibility
This flat-rate model allows our clients to budget confidently—without worrying about hidden or escalating charges.
We also pride ourselves on live, Missouri-based customer support, real-time GPS tracking of every movement, and a digital manifest and reconciliation platform tailored for your institution's needs. In an industry often plagued by slow response times and impersonal service, 5th Meridian is committed to providing responsive, accountable, and secure operations—on time, every time.
If your institution is frustrated with delays, limited flexibility, or impersonal service from a national CIT provider, we invite you to experience the 5th Meridian difference—where reliability, security, and customer-first values drive every mile we travel.