Dot Foods, Inc. and Dot Transportation, Inc. Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
January 13, 2026– Federman & Sherwood is investigating a data breach involving Dot Foods, Inc. and Dot Transportation, Inc., following a notification filed with the Maine Attorney General.
According to the filing, the companies experienced an external system breach involving hacking that occurred on or about December 3, 2025, and was discovered on December 15, 2025. The incident may have resulted in unauthorized access to systems containing personal information.
The information potentially involved includes individuals’ names or other personal identifiers in combination with additional sensitive data. Dot Foods reported that approximately 6,374 individuals were affected nationwide, including one Maine resident. Written notification letters were sent to affected individuals on January 7, 2026.
The companies stated that identity theft protection services were offered to impacted individuals, including two years of identity protection services through Norton LifeLock Defender.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Dot Foods, Inc. and Dot Transportation, Inc. implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards, whether the unauthorized access could have been prevented, and whether individuals impacted by the incident may have legal claims.
The compromised information may have included:
- Full name
- Social Security number
- Other sensitive information
What are Dot Foods, Inc. and Dot Transportation, Inc.?
Dot Foods, Inc. is North America’s largest food redistributor, buying full truckloads from manufacturers and selling smaller, less-than-truckload (LTL) quantities to distributors in foodservice, retail, and convenience.
Dot Transportation (DTI) is its exclusive trucking affiliate, operating a massive private fleet to deliver these products nationwide. Essentially, Dot Foods consolidates products, and Dot Transportation moves them efficiently, streamlining the supply chain for both suppliers and customers.
Individuals who received a data breach notification letter or believe they may have been affected are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their rights. The firm can be reached toll-free at 1-800-237-1277 or by email at info@federmanlaw.com.