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Dot Foods
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Dot Foods

Dot Foods

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Dot Foods: America's largest foodservice redistributor, delivering a diverse mix of products nationwide weekly.

HQ
Sterling, IL, US
Founded
1960
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Dot Foods is the largest foodservice redistribution company in the United States. It offers over 125,000 products from 1,020 food industry manufacturers. Dot consolidates products and delivers in less-than-truckload quantities to distributors nationwide weekly, allowing for a mix of temperatures and products with a combined minimum of 5,000 pounds.

Dot Foods has significantly impacted the foodservice industry by improving supply chain efficiency and accessibility. Its extensive product range and flexible delivery options have made it a vital partner for distributors across the country.

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Dot Foods - Quick Facts

Who are Dot Foods' competitors?

Companies similar to Dot Foods include US Foods, Gordon Food Service, Sysco and B&G Foods.

When was Dot Foods founded?

Dot Foods was founded in 1960.

Where is Dot Foods' headquarters located?

Dot Foods' headquarters is located in Sterling, IL, US.

When was Dot Foods' last funding round?

Dot Foods' most recent funding round was for $11.4M (USD) in December 2013.

How much has Dot Foods raised to-date?

As of Dec 1, 2013, Dot Foods has raised a total of $11.4M (USD).

How many employees does Dot Foods have?

Dot Foods has 6,300 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Dot Foods - Classification

Ownership
  • Private
Technology
  • Logistics
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Food Redistribution
Tags
  • Distribution
  • Freight Tech
NAICS
  • 310000Manufacturing
  • 311000Food Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2000Food And Kindred Products
ISIC
  • 4630Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
  • 4923Freight transport by road
  • 8690Other human health activities
Show 26 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 311100Animal Food Manufacturing
  • 311110Animal Food Manufacturing
  • 424000Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
  • 424400Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers
  • 424410General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers
  • 484000Truck Transportation
  • 484100General Freight Trucking
  • 484110General Freight Trucking, Local
  • 621000Ambulatory Health Care Services
  • 621500Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
  • 621510Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
  • 621511Medical Laboratories
  • 420000Wholesale Trade
  • 480000Transportation and Warehousing
  • 620000Health Care and Social Assistance
SIC
  • 2040Grain Mill Products
  • 2048Prepared Feeds And Feed Ingredients For Animals And Fowls, Except Dog And Cat
  • 4200Motor Freight Transportation And Warehousing
  • 4210Trucking And Courier Services, Except Air
  • 4212Local Trucking Without Storage
  • 5100Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
  • 5140Groceries And Related Products
  • 5141Groceries, General Line
  • 8070Medical And Dental Laboratories
  • 8071Medical Laboratories
  • 8000Health Services