Empire Express Data Breach Investigation
Empire Express, Inc. has reported a hacking-related data incident in public filings, and written notices were reportedly sent on May 5, 2026. Public information indicates the activity was associated with June 27, 2025 and was discovered on April 13, 2026. If you received a notice letter, it is important to review what information may have been involved and take steps to protect yourself. You can also fill out the form on this page to see whether Strauss Borrelli PLLC can help you understand your options.
Empire Express, Inc. is a transportation company based in Memphis, Tennessee. Public records on the Maine Attorney General’s site list its address as 3710 Tulane Rd, Memphis, TN 38116. If you received a notice connected to this reported incident, the summary below explains what has been publicly disclosed and what steps may help protect you.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company: Empire Express, Inc., a transportation company based in Memphis, Tennessee.
- Incident type: According to a Maine Attorney General filing, the event was reported as an external system breach (hacking).
- Reported incident date: June 27, 2025.
- Reported discovery date: April 13, 2026.
- Notice date: Written notices were reportedly sent on May 5, 2026.
- Potentially affected people: 5,438 individuals were listed in the filing.
- Information that may have been involved: Public reporting tied to this event lists names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, health records, and health insurance information as potentially involved.
- Identity protection: The filing says 12 months of Kroll identity theft protection and credit monitoring were offered.
What Happened?
According to the Maine Attorney General posting, Empire Express reported a hacking-related incident involving its network. The filing states the unauthorized access was associated with June 27, 2025, and that the issue was later discovered on April 13, 2026. Written consumer notifications were reportedly mailed on May 5, 2026.
Publicly available detail is limited. The regulator posting identifies the event as an external system breach but does not provide a full public explanation of how access was obtained, how long it lasted, or exactly which files were reviewed.
What Information Was Exposed?
The public Maine filing uses broad wording indicating that a name or other personal identifier may have been involved in combination with additional information. Separate structured reporting associated with this incident lists the following data elements as potentially involved:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Health records
- Health insurance information
Because public summaries can be incomplete, the most reliable description of what may relate to you is the notice letter you received. If medical or government-issued identification data was involved, the risk may extend beyond ordinary spam or phishing and can include identity theft, insurance misuse, or account fraud.
What Should You Do Next?
- Read your notice carefully. Check what categories of information were listed, when the activity was reported to have happened, and whether any enrollment deadline applies to offered services.
- Enroll in the offered protection. The Maine filing says Kroll identity theft protection and credit monitoring were offered for 12 months. If you received access instructions, consider enrolling promptly.
- Monitor your accounts and records. Review bank, credit-card, insurance, and explanation-of-benefits statements for unfamiliar activity. If Social Security or driver’s license data may have been involved, pay close attention to new-account fraud and suspicious government correspondence.
- Consider a fraud alert or credit freeze. A fraud alert can make it harder for someone to open new credit in your name, and a security freeze provides stronger protection by restricting access to your credit file.
- Watch for phishing attempts. After a reported incident, scammers may use calls, emails, or texts that reference the company or the notice. Do not click unexpected links or share personal information unless you independently verify the source.
- Keep documentation. Save your letter, note time spent dealing with the issue, and keep records of any out-of-pocket expenses or suspicious activity.
- Ask questions and learn your options. The Maine filing lists a contact number of (410) 917-5189 for notice-related questions. If you want to understand whether you may have a legal claim, you can also fill out the form on this page to contact Strauss Borrelli PLLC.
Your Legal Rights
People affected by a reported data incident may have legal rights, but those rights depend on the facts of the event, the type of information at issue, and the laws that apply. In some situations, individuals may seek relief for out-of-pocket losses, time spent responding to fraud risks, or other harm recognized by law.
That does not mean every notice automatically leads to a lawsuit or recovery. A lawyer can help review the notice, compare it with public filings, and explain whether further investigation or a claim may make sense based on your circumstances.
Why Hire Strauss Borrelli PLLC?
Strauss Borrelli PLLC represents consumers in data breach and privacy matters and understands how to evaluate notice letters, incident timelines, and the real-world impact of exposure to sensitive personal information. Our team focuses on clear communication, careful factual review, and practical guidance for people trying to understand what a reported security incident may mean for them.
If you received a notice connected to this matter, Strauss Borrelli PLLC can review the publicly reported facts and help you understand possible next steps. Use the form provided on this page to get in touch if you want to discuss your situation.
If you received a breach notification letter from Empire Express Inc.:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
