Carpe Pulse
Signal Fabric · Live200 signals · 10 sources

Every wire we listen on.

Ten heterogeneous feeds — federal safety filings, court dockets, plaintiff-firm ad spend, satellite, social, permits, satellite, LinkedIn velocity — fuse into a single pulse. This is the fabric, in motion.

minerva_pulse
Minerva Business Pulse

Live storefront/operations pulse — open/closed status, hours, reviews velocity, owner identity changes.

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thinkingmax_fmcsa
ThinkingMax — FMCSA SMS + Crash Deltas

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration SMS BASIC scores, crash counts, and QCMobile lookups for inspection deltas.

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osha
OSHA Inspection Feed

OSHA inspection openings, citations, willful violations, and serious-injury reports.

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ucc_filings
UCC Filings

Secretary of State UCC-1 / UCC-3 filings. Equipment-secured loans, liquidations, and lender substitutions = distress signal.

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court_dockets
Court Docket Scrape

New civil actions naming the business as defendant — state + federal dockets, last 90 days.

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owner_social
Owner Social Distress Signal

Sentiment + topic ML over the named owner's public posts (LinkedIn, X, Facebook). Detects financial strain, divorce, conflict, exit signaling.

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plaintiff_ads
Plaintiff Ad Geo-Density (AdWatch)

Density of plaintiff-firm advertising aimed at the business's ZIP / industry. Higher density = higher inbound claim probability.

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permits_dba
Permits / DBA / FBN Changes

Fictitious-business-name filings, DBA changes, mid-cycle permit pulls, building-permit anomalies.

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linkedin_headcount
LinkedIn Headcount Delta

Public LinkedIn employee-count timeseries. Significant drops or hiring surges shift risk profile.

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satellite
Satellite / Aerial Change Detection

Google Earth Engine + commercial aerial — pixel-diff change detection on insured premises. Detects yard activity, lot fullness, structural change.

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weight 0.06

Live signal stream

Newest first. Color = severity. Click a business to read its pulse story.

  • Plaintiff ad spend in ZIP 4.1x state peer median (NAICS 484)
    Combined Google + Meta plaintiff spend targeting NAICS 484 in ZIP 75061 is $61k/mo — 4.1x state peer median. Three firms competing for trucking PI leads.
    Brunswick Steel Inc·plaintiff_ads·30h ago
    SEV 6
  • OSHA fatality investigation opened
    OSHA opened a fatality investigation under 1926.501 (fall protection). Employee fell from 18-ft scaffold; inspector cited preliminary willful classification.
    SEV 9
  • New auto-bodily-injury suit filed (Harris County, TX)
    Plaintiff alleges T-bone collision caused by insured's driver running red. Soft-tissue + lumbar surgery claimed. Demand pleads above policy limits.
    SEV 6
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    Lonestar Heavy Haul LLC·linkedin_headcount·30h ago
    SEV 7
  • Plaintiff ad spend in ZIP 4.1x state peer median (NAICS 484)
    Combined Google + Meta plaintiff spend targeting NAICS 484 in ZIP 75061 is $61k/mo — 4.1x state peer median. Three firms competing for trucking PI leads.
    Vasquez Express Lines LLC·plaintiff_ads·30h ago
    SEV 6
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    Central Refrigerated Service·linkedin_headcount·30h ago
    SEV 7
  • Fatal crash recorded — I-10 westbound, El Paso
    FMCSA crash report posted: 1 fatality, multi-vehicle, driver of insured tractor cited for following too close. Carrier safety rating under review.
    Big Tex Trucking LLC·thinkingmax_fmcsa·30h ago
    SEV 9
  • Permit pulled for 'change of use' on insured premises
    City permit filed converting insured warehouse to mixed retail. Conflicts with declared occupancy on bound policy; reclassification likely.
    SEV 5
  • Six new plaintiff billboards along I-45 corridor
    Six new plaintiff-firm billboards installed along I-45 between Houston and Conroe last 60 days. 'TRUCK ACCIDENT? 1-800-...' creative.
    Coastal Industries (cabinet mfg)·plaintiff_ads·2 days ago
    SEV 4
  • Wage-and-hour class action filed in CA Superior
    Class action filed alleging unpaid overtime and meal-break violations across 110+ drivers. Plaintiff firm: Setareh Law Group. Demand: certification + PAGA penalties.
    T.B. Penick & Sons — San Diego·court_dockets·2 days ago
    SEV 8
  • Headcount up 31% in 90d — onboarding-risk window
    Headcount climbed 31% in 90 days (104 → 136). Largely entry-level CDL drivers. Onboarding-related loss frequency typically follows.
    Central Refrigerated Service·linkedin_headcount·2 days ago
    SEV 4
  • Storefront dark during stated business hours (3 days)
    Google posted hours show Mon–Fri 8a–6p; on-site pings (3 consecutive days) show lights off, door locked, voicemail full.
    Lonestar Heavy Haul LLC·minerva_pulse·3 days ago
    SEV 8
  • Operating hours quietly cut by ~30%
    Posted hours shrank from 70/wk to 49/wk over 30 days. Closes Sundays and Mondays now. Consistent with cash-flow pressure.
    SEV 4
  • Headcount up 31% in 90d — onboarding-risk window
    Headcount climbed 31% in 90 days (104 → 136). Largely entry-level CDL drivers. Onboarding-related loss frequency typically follows.
    Mid-South Metallurgical·linkedin_headcount·4 days ago
    SEV 4
  • Headcount up 31% in 90d — onboarding-risk window
    Headcount climbed 31% in 90 days (104 → 136). Largely entry-level CDL drivers. Onboarding-related loss frequency typically follows.
    Mid-South Metallurgical·linkedin_headcount·4 days ago
    SEV 4
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    SEV 4
  • Unsafe Driving BASIC crossed alert threshold (87th pct)
    12-mo Unsafe Driving percentile climbed from 52 → 87 over 90 days. Speeding 15+ violations doubled; lane changes without signal up 4x.
    Saia Inc — Phoenix terminal·thinkingmax_fmcsa·4 days ago
    SEV 7
  • Two Serious violations cited at primary facility
    OSHA cited Serious violations for unguarded machinery and inadequate lockout/tagout. Proposed penalty $24,500 (pre-abatement reduction).
    PAM Transport — Tontitown·osha·4 days ago
    SEV 6
  • Owner social sentiment cratered (-0.62 → -0.91 in 30d)
    Owner posts shifted strongly negative: themes of 'banks won't lend', 'insurance is killing us', 'might shut down the Bakersfield yard'.
    SEV 5
  • Google Business Profile owner email rotated
    Verified-owner email changed on Google Business Profile; new contact does not match registered ownership records.
    SEV 3
  • LinkedIn headcount down 27% in 60 days
    Employee count visible on LinkedIn fell from 188 → 137 over 60 days (-27%). Disproportionate losses in operations and dispatch roles.
    Central Refrigerated Service·linkedin_headcount·5 days ago
    SEV 8
  • New auto-bodily-injury suit filed (Harris County, TX)
    Plaintiff alleges T-bone collision caused by insured's driver running red. Soft-tissue + lumbar surgery claimed. Demand pleads above policy limits.
    Vasquez Express Lines LLC·court_dockets·5 days ago
    SEV 6
  • Three new MCA UCC-1 filings in 21 days
    Three merchant-cash-advance lenders (Kapitus, Forward Financing, CFG Merchant Solutions) filed UCC-1s in last 3 weeks against same collateral pool. Classic MCA stacking distress pattern.
    TFI International USA·ucc_filings·5 days ago
    SEV 8
  • Storefront dark during stated business hours (3 days)
    Google posted hours show Mon–Fri 8a–6p; on-site pings (3 consecutive days) show lights off, door locked, voicemail full.
    Lonestar Heavy Haul LLC·minerva_pulse·5 days ago
    SEV 8
  • Owner publicly soliciting acquisition interest
    Owner posted on LinkedIn: 'open to conversations with strategic acquirers — 27 years has been a run.' Comment thread includes two business-broker DMs.
    Pankow Builders — SoCal·owner_social·5 days ago
    SEV 7
  • OSHA fatality investigation opened
    OSHA opened a fatality investigation under 1926.501 (fall protection). Employee fell from 18-ft scaffold; inspector cited preliminary willful classification.
    Pelco Structural LLC·osha·6 days ago
    SEV 9
  • Plaintiff firm running an ad naming this business specifically
    Morgan & Morgan launched a Meta ad campaign in the ZIP 77036 explicitly naming this carrier's insured ('Were you hurt on a [Insured] truck?'). $14k/mo estimated spend.
    Lonestar Heavy Haul LLC·plaintiff_ads·6 days ago
    SEV 9
  • Two Serious violations cited at primary facility
    OSHA cited Serious violations for unguarded machinery and inadequate lockout/tagout. Proposed penalty $24,500 (pre-abatement reduction).
    SEV 6
  • Owner publicly soliciting acquisition interest
    Owner posted on LinkedIn: 'open to conversations with strategic acquirers — 27 years has been a run.' Comment thread includes two business-broker DMs.
    Brunswick Steel Inc·owner_social·7 days ago
    SEV 7
  • Three new MCA UCC-1 filings in 21 days
    Three merchant-cash-advance lenders (Kapitus, Forward Financing, CFG Merchant Solutions) filed UCC-1s in last 3 weeks against same collateral pool. Classic MCA stacking distress pattern.
    SEV 8
  • Two Serious violations cited at primary facility
    OSHA cited Serious violations for unguarded machinery and inadequate lockout/tagout. Proposed penalty $24,500 (pre-abatement reduction).
    Pankow Builders — SoCal·osha·7 days ago
    SEV 6
  • New LLC formed at same address as expiring entity
    Owner's existing LLC missed annual statement; new LLC formed at same suite, same registered agent, different name. Classic phoenix-entity workaround.
    T.B. Penick & Sons — San Diego·permits_dba·7 days ago
    SEV 7
  • Permit pulled for 'change of use' on insured premises
    City permit filed converting insured warehouse to mixed retail. Conflicts with declared occupancy on bound policy; reclassification likely.
    TFI International USA·permits_dba·7 days ago
    SEV 5
  • Three new MCA UCC-1 filings in 21 days
    Three merchant-cash-advance lenders (Kapitus, Forward Financing, CFG Merchant Solutions) filed UCC-1s in last 3 weeks against same collateral pool. Classic MCA stacking distress pattern.
    TFI International USA·ucc_filings·7 days ago
    SEV 8
  • Tractor yard 71% empty vs. 90-day baseline
    Aerial pixel-diff: tractor yard utilization dropped from baseline 82% → 24% over 30 days. Either fleet sold, leased out, or operations halted.
    Manhattan Construction (Houston)·satellite·7 days ago
    SEV 6
  • New auto-bodily-injury suit filed (Harris County, TX)
    Plaintiff alleges T-bone collision caused by insured's driver running red. Soft-tissue + lumbar surgery claimed. Demand pleads above policy limits.
    Werner Enterprises (Lathrop terminal)·court_dockets·7 days ago
    SEV 6
  • Owner publicly soliciting acquisition interest
    Owner posted on LinkedIn: 'open to conversations with strategic acquirers — 27 years has been a run.' Comment thread includes two business-broker DMs.
    SEV 7
  • Storefront dark during stated business hours (3 days)
    Google posted hours show Mon–Fri 8a–6p; on-site pings (3 consecutive days) show lights off, door locked, voicemail full.
    SEV 8
  • Permit pulled for 'change of use' on insured premises
    City permit filed converting insured warehouse to mixed retail. Conflicts with declared occupancy on bound policy; reclassification likely.
    TFI International USA·permits_dba·8 days ago
    SEV 5
  • Storefront dark during stated business hours (3 days)
    Google posted hours show Mon–Fri 8a–6p; on-site pings (3 consecutive days) show lights off, door locked, voicemail full.
    T.B. Penick & Sons — San Diego·minerva_pulse·8 days ago
    SEV 8
  • HOS violations spike — 14 in last roadside cycle
    ELD logs show 14 hours-of-service violations in last 90-day roadside cycle (vs. peer median 3). Driver fatigue narrative likely.
    Saia Inc — Phoenix terminal·thinkingmax_fmcsa·8 days ago
    SEV 6
  • Two Serious violations cited at primary facility
    OSHA cited Serious violations for unguarded machinery and inadequate lockout/tagout. Proposed penalty $24,500 (pre-abatement reduction).
    SEV 6
  • New LLC formed at same address as expiring entity
    Owner's existing LLC missed annual statement; new LLC formed at same suite, same registered agent, different name. Classic phoenix-entity workaround.
    SEV 7
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    Engineered Polymer Solutions — Houston plant·linkedin_headcount·9 days ago
    SEV 7
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    Pankow Builders — SoCal·linkedin_headcount·9 days ago
    SEV 7
  • Owner social sentiment cratered (-0.62 → -0.91 in 30d)
    Owner posts shifted strongly negative: themes of 'banks won't lend', 'insurance is killing us', 'might shut down the Bakersfield yard'.
    MAA Communities — Sandstone Apartments·owner_social·10 days ago
    SEV 5
  • Headcount up 31% in 90d — onboarding-risk window
    Headcount climbed 31% in 90 days (104 → 136). Largely entry-level CDL drivers. Onboarding-related loss frequency typically follows.
    Drive Shack Inc — Orlando location·linkedin_headcount·10 days ago
    SEV 4
  • New LLC formed at same address as expiring entity
    Owner's existing LLC missed annual statement; new LLC formed at same suite, same registered agent, different name. Classic phoenix-entity workaround.
    SEV 7
  • Headcount up 31% in 90d — onboarding-risk window
    Headcount climbed 31% in 90 days (104 → 136). Largely entry-level CDL drivers. Onboarding-related loss frequency typically follows.
    Tacala LLC — Taco Bell franchisee (Birmingham)·linkedin_headcount·10 days ago
    SEV 4
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    T.B. Penick & Sons — San Diego·linkedin_headcount·10 days ago
    SEV 7
  • Roof scarring visible on aerial — likely fire damage
    Sentinel-2 imagery (post-Mar 14) shows distinct roof scarring across ~40% of insured warehouse footprint. No claim reported. Inspect.
    Manhattan Construction (Houston)·satellite·10 days ago
    SEV 9
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    SEV 4
  • Six new plaintiff billboards along I-45 corridor
    Six new plaintiff-firm billboards installed along I-45 between Houston and Conroe last 60 days. 'TRUCK ACCIDENT? 1-800-...' creative.
    Adolfson & Peterson — Aurora·plaintiff_ads·10 days ago
    SEV 4
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    SEV 4
  • Two Serious violations cited at primary facility
    OSHA cited Serious violations for unguarded machinery and inadequate lockout/tagout. Proposed penalty $24,500 (pre-abatement reduction).
    SEV 6
  • Plaintiff ad spend in ZIP 4.1x state peer median (NAICS 484)
    Combined Google + Meta plaintiff spend targeting NAICS 484 in ZIP 75061 is $61k/mo — 4.1x state peer median. Three firms competing for trucking PI leads.
    SEV 6
  • Three new MCA UCC-1 filings in 21 days
    Three merchant-cash-advance lenders (Kapitus, Forward Financing, CFG Merchant Solutions) filed UCC-1s in last 3 weeks against same collateral pool. Classic MCA stacking distress pattern.
    SEV 8
  • Plaintiff ad spend in ZIP 4.1x state peer median (NAICS 484)
    Combined Google + Meta plaintiff spend targeting NAICS 484 in ZIP 75061 is $61k/mo — 4.1x state peer median. Three firms competing for trucking PI leads.
    Big Tex Trucking LLC·plaintiff_ads·11 days ago
    SEV 6
  • Three new MCA UCC-1 filings in 21 days
    Three merchant-cash-advance lenders (Kapitus, Forward Financing, CFG Merchant Solutions) filed UCC-1s in last 3 weeks against same collateral pool. Classic MCA stacking distress pattern.
    SEV 8
  • Plaintiff ad spend in ZIP 4.1x state peer median (NAICS 484)
    Combined Google + Meta plaintiff spend targeting NAICS 484 in ZIP 75061 is $61k/mo — 4.1x state peer median. Three firms competing for trucking PI leads.
    Bowman Plastics Inc·plaintiff_ads·12 days ago
    SEV 6
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    SEV 4
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    SEV 7
  • Unsafe Driving BASIC crossed alert threshold (87th pct)
    12-mo Unsafe Driving percentile climbed from 52 → 87 over 90 days. Speeding 15+ violations doubled; lane changes without signal up 4x.
    Saia Inc — Phoenix terminal·thinkingmax_fmcsa·12 days ago
    SEV 7
  • Wage-and-hour class action filed in CA Superior
    Class action filed alleging unpaid overtime and meal-break violations across 110+ drivers. Plaintiff firm: Setareh Law Group. Demand: certification + PAGA penalties.
    USA Truck (Van Buren ops)·court_dockets·12 days ago
    SEV 8
  • Tractor yard 71% empty vs. 90-day baseline
    Aerial pixel-diff: tractor yard utilization dropped from baseline 82% → 24% over 30 days. Either fleet sold, leased out, or operations halted.
    Walbridge — Orlando·satellite·13 days ago
    SEV 6
  • LinkedIn headcount down 27% in 60 days
    Employee count visible on LinkedIn fell from 188 → 137 over 60 days (-27%). Disproportionate losses in operations and dispatch roles.
    Big Tex Trucking LLC·linkedin_headcount·13 days ago
    SEV 8
  • OSHA fatality investigation opened
    OSHA opened a fatality investigation under 1926.501 (fall protection). Employee fell from 18-ft scaffold; inspector cited preliminary willful classification.
    SEV 9
  • UCC-3 terminations on 4 of 11 tractors — equipment leaving fleet
    UCC-3 termination statements filed against 4 of 11 secured tractors over 30 days. Suggests fleet downsizing or asset sale, not normal refinance pattern.
    SEV 6
  • Employee complaint inspection opened
    Anonymous employee complaint triggered OSHA on-site inspection. Focus: respiratory protection, chemical exposure. No findings posted yet.
    PAM Transport — Tontitown·osha·2 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Tractor yard 71% empty vs. 90-day baseline
    Aerial pixel-diff: tractor yard utilization dropped from baseline 82% → 24% over 30 days. Either fleet sold, leased out, or operations halted.
    T.B. Penick & Sons — San Diego·satellite·2 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    Central Refrigerated Service·linkedin_headcount·2 weeks ago
    SEV 7
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    Wilson Logistics·owner_social·2 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Wage-and-hour class action filed in CA Superior
    Class action filed alleging unpaid overtime and meal-break violations across 110+ drivers. Plaintiff firm: Setareh Law Group. Demand: certification + PAGA penalties.
    SEV 8
  • OSHA fatality investigation opened
    OSHA opened a fatality investigation under 1926.501 (fall protection). Employee fell from 18-ft scaffold; inspector cited preliminary willful classification.
    SEV 9
  • New LLC formed at same address as expiring entity
    Owner's existing LLC missed annual statement; new LLC formed at same suite, same registered agent, different name. Classic phoenix-entity workaround.
    Central Refrigerated Service·permits_dba·2 weeks ago
    SEV 7
  • Switched primary AR factor mid-quarter
    UCC-3 swap from RTS Financial to Triumph Business Capital mid-quarter. Indicates aging-AR pressure or breached covenants with prior factor.
    SEV 5
  • Two Serious violations cited at primary facility
    OSHA cited Serious violations for unguarded machinery and inadequate lockout/tagout. Proposed penalty $24,500 (pre-abatement reduction).
    PAM Transport — Tontitown·osha·2 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Plaintiff ad spend in ZIP 4.1x state peer median (NAICS 484)
    Combined Google + Meta plaintiff spend targeting NAICS 484 in ZIP 75061 is $61k/mo — 4.1x state peer median. Three firms competing for trucking PI leads.
    SEV 6
  • Switched primary AR factor mid-quarter
    UCC-3 swap from RTS Financial to Triumph Business Capital mid-quarter. Indicates aging-AR pressure or breached covenants with prior factor.
    Mesilla Valley Transportation·ucc_filings·2 weeks ago
    SEV 5
  • Tractor yard 71% empty vs. 90-day baseline
    Aerial pixel-diff: tractor yard utilization dropped from baseline 82% → 24% over 30 days. Either fleet sold, leased out, or operations halted.
    Big Tex Trucking LLC·satellite·2 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Employee complaint inspection opened
    Anonymous employee complaint triggered OSHA on-site inspection. Focus: respiratory protection, chemical exposure. No findings posted yet.
    SEV 4
  • Owner publicly soliciting acquisition interest
    Owner posted on LinkedIn: 'open to conversations with strategic acquirers — 27 years has been a run.' Comment thread includes two business-broker DMs.
    Coastal Industries (cabinet mfg)·owner_social·2 weeks ago
    SEV 7
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    SEV 4
  • Storefront dark during stated business hours (3 days)
    Google posted hours show Mon–Fri 8a–6p; on-site pings (3 consecutive days) show lights off, door locked, voicemail full.
    T.B. Penick & Sons — San Diego·minerva_pulse·2 weeks ago
    SEV 8
  • HOS violations spike — 14 in last roadside cycle
    ELD logs show 14 hours-of-service violations in last 90-day roadside cycle (vs. peer median 3). Driver fatigue narrative likely.
    USA Truck (Van Buren ops)·thinkingmax_fmcsa·2 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Plaintiff ad spend in ZIP 4.1x state peer median (NAICS 484)
    Combined Google + Meta plaintiff spend targeting NAICS 484 in ZIP 75061 is $61k/mo — 4.1x state peer median. Three firms competing for trucking PI leads.
    Brunswick Steel Inc·plaintiff_ads·2 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Two Serious violations cited at primary facility
    OSHA cited Serious violations for unguarded machinery and inadequate lockout/tagout. Proposed penalty $24,500 (pre-abatement reduction).
    SEV 6
  • Two Serious violations cited at primary facility
    OSHA cited Serious violations for unguarded machinery and inadequate lockout/tagout. Proposed penalty $24,500 (pre-abatement reduction).
    PAM Transport — Tontitown·osha·2 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Headcount up 31% in 90d — onboarding-risk window
    Headcount climbed 31% in 90 days (104 → 136). Largely entry-level CDL drivers. Onboarding-related loss frequency typically follows.
    Mid-South Metallurgical·linkedin_headcount·2 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Plaintiff firm running an ad naming this business specifically
    Morgan & Morgan launched a Meta ad campaign in the ZIP 77036 explicitly naming this carrier's insured ('Were you hurt on a [Insured] truck?'). $14k/mo estimated spend.
    SEV 9
  • New auto-bodily-injury suit filed (Harris County, TX)
    Plaintiff alleges T-bone collision caused by insured's driver running red. Soft-tissue + lumbar surgery claimed. Demand pleads above policy limits.
    Pelco Structural LLC·court_dockets·2 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Premises liability action — slip and fall, second this quarter
    Second premises slip-and-fall action filed against same location in 90 days. Same plaintiff firm on both. Pattern flag.
    Vasquez Express Lines LLC·court_dockets·2 weeks ago
    SEV 5
  • Six new plaintiff billboards along I-45 corridor
    Six new plaintiff-firm billboards installed along I-45 between Houston and Conroe last 60 days. 'TRUCK ACCIDENT? 1-800-...' creative.
    Adolfson & Peterson — Aurora·plaintiff_ads·2 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Switched primary AR factor mid-quarter
    UCC-3 swap from RTS Financial to Triumph Business Capital mid-quarter. Indicates aging-AR pressure or breached covenants with prior factor.
    SEV 5
  • Premises liability action — slip and fall, second this quarter
    Second premises slip-and-fall action filed against same location in 90 days. Same plaintiff firm on both. Pattern flag.
    SEV 5
  • New auto-bodily-injury suit filed (Harris County, TX)
    Plaintiff alleges T-bone collision caused by insured's driver running red. Soft-tissue + lumbar surgery claimed. Demand pleads above policy limits.
    SEV 6
  • OSHA fatality investigation opened
    OSHA opened a fatality investigation under 1926.501 (fall protection). Employee fell from 18-ft scaffold; inspector cited preliminary willful classification.
    Pelco Structural LLC·osha·2 weeks ago
    SEV 9
  • OSHA fatality investigation opened
    OSHA opened a fatality investigation under 1926.501 (fall protection). Employee fell from 18-ft scaffold; inspector cited preliminary willful classification.
    SEV 9
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    SEV 7
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    Pelco Structural LLC·owner_social·3 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Six new plaintiff billboards along I-45 corridor
    Six new plaintiff-firm billboards installed along I-45 between Houston and Conroe last 60 days. 'TRUCK ACCIDENT? 1-800-...' creative.
    Christy Sports — Vail flagship·plaintiff_ads·3 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    SEV 7
  • Roof scarring visible on aerial — likely fire damage
    Sentinel-2 imagery (post-Mar 14) shows distinct roof scarring across ~40% of insured warehouse footprint. No claim reported. Inspect.
    Walbridge — Orlando·satellite·3 weeks ago
    SEV 9
  • UCC-3 terminations on 4 of 11 tractors — equipment leaving fleet
    UCC-3 termination statements filed against 4 of 11 secured tractors over 30 days. Suggests fleet downsizing or asset sale, not normal refinance pattern.
    SEV 6
  • New auto-bodily-injury suit filed (Harris County, TX)
    Plaintiff alleges T-bone collision caused by insured's driver running red. Soft-tissue + lumbar surgery claimed. Demand pleads above policy limits.
    Werner Enterprises (Lathrop terminal)·court_dockets·3 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • New auto-bodily-injury suit filed (Harris County, TX)
    Plaintiff alleges T-bone collision caused by insured's driver running red. Soft-tissue + lumbar surgery claimed. Demand pleads above policy limits.
    USA Truck (Van Buren ops)·court_dockets·3 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Employee complaint inspection opened
    Anonymous employee complaint triggered OSHA on-site inspection. Focus: respiratory protection, chemical exposure. No findings posted yet.
    SEV 4
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    SEV 7
  • Two Serious violations cited at primary facility
    OSHA cited Serious violations for unguarded machinery and inadequate lockout/tagout. Proposed penalty $24,500 (pre-abatement reduction).
    Bowman Plastics Inc·osha·3 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Six new plaintiff billboards along I-45 corridor
    Six new plaintiff-firm billboards installed along I-45 between Houston and Conroe last 60 days. 'TRUCK ACCIDENT? 1-800-...' creative.
    Christy Sports — Vail flagship·plaintiff_ads·3 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    USA Truck (Van Buren ops)·linkedin_headcount·3 weeks ago
    SEV 7
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    Lonestar Heavy Haul LLC·linkedin_headcount·3 weeks ago
    SEV 7
  • HOS violations spike — 14 in last roadside cycle
    ELD logs show 14 hours-of-service violations in last 90-day roadside cycle (vs. peer median 3). Driver fatigue narrative likely.
    USA Truck (Van Buren ops)·thinkingmax_fmcsa·3 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • New auto-bodily-injury suit filed (Harris County, TX)
    Plaintiff alleges T-bone collision caused by insured's driver running red. Soft-tissue + lumbar surgery claimed. Demand pleads above policy limits.
    Coastal Industries (cabinet mfg)·court_dockets·3 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Wage-and-hour class action filed in CA Superior
    Class action filed alleging unpaid overtime and meal-break violations across 110+ drivers. Plaintiff firm: Setareh Law Group. Demand: certification + PAGA penalties.
    SEV 8
  • Headcount up 31% in 90d — onboarding-risk window
    Headcount climbed 31% in 90 days (104 → 136). Largely entry-level CDL drivers. Onboarding-related loss frequency typically follows.
    SEV 4
  • Tractor yard 71% empty vs. 90-day baseline
    Aerial pixel-diff: tractor yard utilization dropped from baseline 82% → 24% over 30 days. Either fleet sold, leased out, or operations halted.
    Vasquez Express Lines LLC·satellite·3 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Six new plaintiff billboards along I-45 corridor
    Six new plaintiff-firm billboards installed along I-45 between Houston and Conroe last 60 days. 'TRUCK ACCIDENT? 1-800-...' creative.
    Layton Construction (Sacramento office)·plaintiff_ads·3 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Premises liability action — slip and fall, second this quarter
    Second premises slip-and-fall action filed against same location in 90 days. Same plaintiff firm on both. Pattern flag.
    Manhattan Construction (Houston)·court_dockets·3 weeks ago
    SEV 5
  • New LLC formed at same address as expiring entity
    Owner's existing LLC missed annual statement; new LLC formed at same suite, same registered agent, different name. Classic phoenix-entity workaround.
    SEV 7
  • Six new plaintiff billboards along I-45 corridor
    Six new plaintiff-firm billboards installed along I-45 between Houston and Conroe last 60 days. 'TRUCK ACCIDENT? 1-800-...' creative.
    Christy Sports — Vail flagship·plaintiff_ads·3 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Plaintiff ad spend in ZIP 4.1x state peer median (NAICS 484)
    Combined Google + Meta plaintiff spend targeting NAICS 484 in ZIP 75061 is $61k/mo — 4.1x state peer median. Three firms competing for trucking PI leads.
    Drive Shack Inc — Orlando location·plaintiff_ads·3 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    SEV 4
  • Plaintiff ad spend in ZIP 4.1x state peer median (NAICS 484)
    Combined Google + Meta plaintiff spend targeting NAICS 484 in ZIP 75061 is $61k/mo — 4.1x state peer median. Three firms competing for trucking PI leads.
    Big Tex Trucking LLC·plaintiff_ads·3 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    Wilson Logistics·owner_social·3 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Plaintiff ad spend in ZIP 4.1x state peer median (NAICS 484)
    Combined Google + Meta plaintiff spend targeting NAICS 484 in ZIP 75061 is $61k/mo — 4.1x state peer median. Three firms competing for trucking PI leads.
    Brunswick Steel Inc·plaintiff_ads·4 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    SEV 7
  • Wage-and-hour class action filed in CA Superior
    Class action filed alleging unpaid overtime and meal-break violations across 110+ drivers. Plaintiff firm: Setareh Law Group. Demand: certification + PAGA penalties.
    T.B. Penick & Sons — San Diego·court_dockets·4 weeks ago
    SEV 8
  • Plaintiff firm running an ad naming this business specifically
    Morgan & Morgan launched a Meta ad campaign in the ZIP 77036 explicitly naming this carrier's insured ('Were you hurt on a [Insured] truck?'). $14k/mo estimated spend.
    Big Tex Trucking LLC·plaintiff_ads·4 weeks ago
    SEV 9
  • Roof scarring visible on aerial — likely fire damage
    Sentinel-2 imagery (post-Mar 14) shows distinct roof scarring across ~40% of insured warehouse footprint. No claim reported. Inspect.
    SEV 9
  • New LLC formed at same address as expiring entity
    Owner's existing LLC missed annual statement; new LLC formed at same suite, same registered agent, different name. Classic phoenix-entity workaround.
    SEV 7
  • Two Serious violations cited at primary facility
    OSHA cited Serious violations for unguarded machinery and inadequate lockout/tagout. Proposed penalty $24,500 (pre-abatement reduction).
    Northern Aluminum Castings·osha·4 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • UCC-3 terminations on 4 of 11 tractors — equipment leaving fleet
    UCC-3 termination statements filed against 4 of 11 secured tractors over 30 days. Suggests fleet downsizing or asset sale, not normal refinance pattern.
    Sequoia Equities — Park Central Apts·ucc_filings·4 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • UCC-3 terminations on 4 of 11 tractors — equipment leaving fleet
    UCC-3 termination statements filed against 4 of 11 secured tractors over 30 days. Suggests fleet downsizing or asset sale, not normal refinance pattern.
    Drive Shack Inc — Orlando location·ucc_filings·4 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • New auto-bodily-injury suit filed (Harris County, TX)
    Plaintiff alleges T-bone collision caused by insured's driver running red. Soft-tissue + lumbar surgery claimed. Demand pleads above policy limits.
    Manhattan Construction (Houston)·court_dockets·4 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • New auto-bodily-injury suit filed (Harris County, TX)
    Plaintiff alleges T-bone collision caused by insured's driver running red. Soft-tissue + lumbar surgery claimed. Demand pleads above policy limits.
    SEV 6
  • UCC-3 terminations on 4 of 11 tractors — equipment leaving fleet
    UCC-3 termination statements filed against 4 of 11 secured tractors over 30 days. Suggests fleet downsizing or asset sale, not normal refinance pattern.
    Hathaway Dinwiddie — SF·ucc_filings·4 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    Riverside Transport Inc·owner_social·4 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Tractor yard 71% empty vs. 90-day baseline
    Aerial pixel-diff: tractor yard utilization dropped from baseline 82% → 24% over 30 days. Either fleet sold, leased out, or operations halted.
    Vermeer Texas-Louisiana — Plant 4·satellite·4 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Plaintiff ad spend in ZIP 4.1x state peer median (NAICS 484)
    Combined Google + Meta plaintiff spend targeting NAICS 484 in ZIP 75061 is $61k/mo — 4.1x state peer median. Three firms competing for trucking PI leads.
    SEV 6
  • Plaintiff ad spend in ZIP 4.1x state peer median (NAICS 484)
    Combined Google + Meta plaintiff spend targeting NAICS 484 in ZIP 75061 is $61k/mo — 4.1x state peer median. Three firms competing for trucking PI leads.
    PAM Transport — Tontitown·plaintiff_ads·4 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Tractor yard 71% empty vs. 90-day baseline
    Aerial pixel-diff: tractor yard utilization dropped from baseline 82% → 24% over 30 days. Either fleet sold, leased out, or operations halted.
    Big Tex Trucking LLC·satellite·4 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Two Serious violations cited at primary facility
    OSHA cited Serious violations for unguarded machinery and inadequate lockout/tagout. Proposed penalty $24,500 (pre-abatement reduction).
    SEV 6
  • Owner publicly soliciting acquisition interest
    Owner posted on LinkedIn: 'open to conversations with strategic acquirers — 27 years has been a run.' Comment thread includes two business-broker DMs.
    Pankow Builders — SoCal·owner_social·4 weeks ago
    SEV 7
  • Employee complaint inspection opened
    Anonymous employee complaint triggered OSHA on-site inspection. Focus: respiratory protection, chemical exposure. No findings posted yet.
    PAM Transport — Tontitown·osha·4 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Operating hours quietly cut by ~30%
    Posted hours shrank from 70/wk to 49/wk over 30 days. Closes Sundays and Mondays now. Consistent with cash-flow pressure.
    SEV 4
  • Wage-and-hour class action filed in CA Superior
    Class action filed alleging unpaid overtime and meal-break violations across 110+ drivers. Plaintiff firm: Setareh Law Group. Demand: certification + PAGA penalties.
    T.B. Penick & Sons — San Diego·court_dockets·4 weeks ago
    SEV 8
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    Central Refrigerated Service·linkedin_headcount·4 weeks ago
    SEV 7
  • Owner publicly soliciting acquisition interest
    Owner posted on LinkedIn: 'open to conversations with strategic acquirers — 27 years has been a run.' Comment thread includes two business-broker DMs.
    SEV 7
  • Permit pulled for 'change of use' on insured premises
    City permit filed converting insured warehouse to mixed retail. Conflicts with declared occupancy on bound policy; reclassification likely.
    SEV 5
  • Six new plaintiff billboards along I-45 corridor
    Six new plaintiff-firm billboards installed along I-45 between Houston and Conroe last 60 days. 'TRUCK ACCIDENT? 1-800-...' creative.
    Mid-South Metallurgical·plaintiff_ads·4 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    Walbridge — Orlando·owner_social·4 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • New LLC formed at same address as expiring entity
    Owner's existing LLC missed annual statement; new LLC formed at same suite, same registered agent, different name. Classic phoenix-entity workaround.
    Lonestar Heavy Haul LLC·permits_dba·4 weeks ago
    SEV 7
  • Headcount up 31% in 90d — onboarding-risk window
    Headcount climbed 31% in 90 days (104 → 136). Largely entry-level CDL drivers. Onboarding-related loss frequency typically follows.
    Tacala LLC — Taco Bell franchisee (Birmingham)·linkedin_headcount·4 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    Engineered Polymer Solutions — Houston plant·linkedin_headcount·4 weeks ago
    SEV 7
  • LinkedIn headcount down 27% in 60 days
    Employee count visible on LinkedIn fell from 188 → 137 over 60 days (-27%). Disproportionate losses in operations and dispatch roles.
    USA Truck (Van Buren ops)·linkedin_headcount·4 weeks ago
    SEV 8
  • Plaintiff firm running an ad naming this business specifically
    Morgan & Morgan launched a Meta ad campaign in the ZIP 77036 explicitly naming this carrier's insured ('Were you hurt on a [Insured] truck?'). $14k/mo estimated spend.
    Lonestar Heavy Haul LLC·plaintiff_ads·4 weeks ago
    SEV 9
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    Pelco Structural LLC·owner_social·5 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Active construction footprint on insured parcel
    Sentinel-2 imagery shows ~6,200 sqft of new construction footprint on insured parcel. No matching permit on file. Coverage update warranted.
    SEV 5
  • Plaintiff firm running an ad naming this business specifically
    Morgan & Morgan launched a Meta ad campaign in the ZIP 77036 explicitly naming this carrier's insured ('Were you hurt on a [Insured] truck?'). $14k/mo estimated spend.
    Vasquez Express Lines LLC·plaintiff_ads·5 weeks ago
    SEV 9
  • OSHA fatality investigation opened
    OSHA opened a fatality investigation under 1926.501 (fall protection). Employee fell from 18-ft scaffold; inspector cited preliminary willful classification.
    TFI International USA·osha·5 weeks ago
    SEV 9
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    SEV 4
  • HOS violations spike — 14 in last roadside cycle
    ELD logs show 14 hours-of-service violations in last 90-day roadside cycle (vs. peer median 3). Driver fatigue narrative likely.
    Big Tex Trucking LLC·thinkingmax_fmcsa·5 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Plaintiff firm running an ad naming this business specifically
    Morgan & Morgan launched a Meta ad campaign in the ZIP 77036 explicitly naming this carrier's insured ('Were you hurt on a [Insured] truck?'). $14k/mo estimated spend.
    Coastal Industries (cabinet mfg)·plaintiff_ads·5 weeks ago
    SEV 9
  • Plaintiff firm running an ad naming this business specifically
    Morgan & Morgan launched a Meta ad campaign in the ZIP 77036 explicitly naming this carrier's insured ('Were you hurt on a [Insured] truck?'). $14k/mo estimated spend.
    SEV 9
  • New LLC formed at same address as expiring entity
    Owner's existing LLC missed annual statement; new LLC formed at same suite, same registered agent, different name. Classic phoenix-entity workaround.
    SEV 7
  • Headcount up 31% in 90d — onboarding-risk window
    Headcount climbed 31% in 90 days (104 → 136). Largely entry-level CDL drivers. Onboarding-related loss frequency typically follows.
    SEV 4
  • Employee complaint inspection opened
    Anonymous employee complaint triggered OSHA on-site inspection. Focus: respiratory protection, chemical exposure. No findings posted yet.
    SEV 4
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    Coastal Industries (cabinet mfg)·owner_social·5 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Storefront dark during stated business hours (3 days)
    Google posted hours show Mon–Fri 8a–6p; on-site pings (3 consecutive days) show lights off, door locked, voicemail full.
    Lonestar Heavy Haul LLC·minerva_pulse·5 weeks ago
    SEV 8
  • Two Serious violations cited at primary facility
    OSHA cited Serious violations for unguarded machinery and inadequate lockout/tagout. Proposed penalty $24,500 (pre-abatement reduction).
    Pankow Builders — SoCal·osha·5 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Wage-and-hour class action filed in CA Superior
    Class action filed alleging unpaid overtime and meal-break violations across 110+ drivers. Plaintiff firm: Setareh Law Group. Demand: certification + PAGA penalties.
    USA Truck (Van Buren ops)·court_dockets·5 weeks ago
    SEV 8
  • Plaintiff firm running an ad naming this business specifically
    Morgan & Morgan launched a Meta ad campaign in the ZIP 77036 explicitly naming this carrier's insured ('Were you hurt on a [Insured] truck?'). $14k/mo estimated spend.
    Lonestar Heavy Haul LLC·plaintiff_ads·5 weeks ago
    SEV 9
  • LinkedIn headcount down 27% in 60 days
    Employee count visible on LinkedIn fell from 188 → 137 over 60 days (-27%). Disproportionate losses in operations and dispatch roles.
    Big Tex Trucking LLC·linkedin_headcount·5 weeks ago
    SEV 8
  • Google Business Profile owner email rotated
    Verified-owner email changed on Google Business Profile; new contact does not match registered ownership records.
    SEV 3
  • Three new MCA UCC-1 filings in 21 days
    Three merchant-cash-advance lenders (Kapitus, Forward Financing, CFG Merchant Solutions) filed UCC-1s in last 3 weeks against same collateral pool. Classic MCA stacking distress pattern.
    Brunswick Steel Inc·ucc_filings·5 weeks ago
    SEV 8
  • Owner publicly soliciting acquisition interest
    Owner posted on LinkedIn: 'open to conversations with strategic acquirers — 27 years has been a run.' Comment thread includes two business-broker DMs.
    SEV 7
  • Switched primary AR factor mid-quarter
    UCC-3 swap from RTS Financial to Triumph Business Capital mid-quarter. Indicates aging-AR pressure or breached covenants with prior factor.
    Hensel Phelps — Orlando ops·ucc_filings·5 weeks ago
    SEV 5
  • Three new MCA UCC-1 filings in 21 days
    Three merchant-cash-advance lenders (Kapitus, Forward Financing, CFG Merchant Solutions) filed UCC-1s in last 3 weeks against same collateral pool. Classic MCA stacking distress pattern.
    Sequoia Equities — Park Central Apts·ucc_filings·6 weeks ago
    SEV 8
  • Owner publicly soliciting acquisition interest
    Owner posted on LinkedIn: 'open to conversations with strategic acquirers — 27 years has been a run.' Comment thread includes two business-broker DMs.
    Pelco Structural LLC·owner_social·6 weeks ago
    SEV 7
  • New auto-bodily-injury suit filed (Harris County, TX)
    Plaintiff alleges T-bone collision caused by insured's driver running red. Soft-tissue + lumbar surgery claimed. Demand pleads above policy limits.
    SEV 6
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    SEV 4
  • OSHA fatality investigation opened
    OSHA opened a fatality investigation under 1926.501 (fall protection). Employee fell from 18-ft scaffold; inspector cited preliminary willful classification.
    SEV 9
  • Premises liability action — slip and fall, second this quarter
    Second premises slip-and-fall action filed against same location in 90 days. Same plaintiff firm on both. Pattern flag.
    Manhattan Construction (Houston)·court_dockets·6 weeks ago
    SEV 5
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    Engineered Polymer Solutions — Houston plant·linkedin_headcount·6 weeks ago
    SEV 7
  • Permit pulled for 'change of use' on insured premises
    City permit filed converting insured warehouse to mixed retail. Conflicts with declared occupancy on bound policy; reclassification likely.
    SEV 5
  • Plaintiff ad spend in ZIP 4.1x state peer median (NAICS 484)
    Combined Google + Meta plaintiff spend targeting NAICS 484 in ZIP 75061 is $61k/mo — 4.1x state peer median. Three firms competing for trucking PI leads.
    Brunswick Steel Inc·plaintiff_ads·6 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Two Serious violations cited at primary facility
    OSHA cited Serious violations for unguarded machinery and inadequate lockout/tagout. Proposed penalty $24,500 (pre-abatement reduction).
    SEV 6
  • Owner publicly soliciting acquisition interest
    Owner posted on LinkedIn: 'open to conversations with strategic acquirers — 27 years has been a run.' Comment thread includes two business-broker DMs.
    Walbridge — Orlando·owner_social·6 weeks ago
    SEV 7
  • Two Serious violations cited at primary facility
    OSHA cited Serious violations for unguarded machinery and inadequate lockout/tagout. Proposed penalty $24,500 (pre-abatement reduction).
    SEV 6
  • Operating hours quietly cut by ~30%
    Posted hours shrank from 70/wk to 49/wk over 30 days. Closes Sundays and Mondays now. Consistent with cash-flow pressure.
    SEV 4
  • Switched primary AR factor mid-quarter
    UCC-3 swap from RTS Financial to Triumph Business Capital mid-quarter. Indicates aging-AR pressure or breached covenants with prior factor.
    SEV 5
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    Sport Clips franchisee — Tri-State Cuts LLC·linkedin_headcount·6 weeks ago
    SEV 7
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    SEV 4
  • Three new MCA UCC-1 filings in 21 days
    Three merchant-cash-advance lenders (Kapitus, Forward Financing, CFG Merchant Solutions) filed UCC-1s in last 3 weeks against same collateral pool. Classic MCA stacking distress pattern.
    Lonestar Heavy Haul LLC·ucc_filings·6 weeks ago
    SEV 8
  • Plaintiff ad spend in ZIP 4.1x state peer median (NAICS 484)
    Combined Google + Meta plaintiff spend targeting NAICS 484 in ZIP 75061 is $61k/mo — 4.1x state peer median. Three firms competing for trucking PI leads.
    Lonestar Heavy Haul LLC·plaintiff_ads·6 weeks ago
    SEV 6
  • Director of Safety departed; no replacement in 45 days
    Director of Safety (12-year tenure) updated LinkedIn to 'Open to Work'. No backfill posted. Safety-program continuity at risk.
    Brunswick Steel Inc·linkedin_headcount·6 weeks ago
    SEV 7
  • OSHA fatality investigation opened
    OSHA opened a fatality investigation under 1926.501 (fall protection). Employee fell from 18-ft scaffold; inspector cited preliminary willful classification.
    Pankow Builders — SoCal·osha·6 weeks ago
    SEV 9
  • Owner went silent on LinkedIn after 18 months of weekly posts
    Owner's LinkedIn post cadence dropped from ~weekly to zero for 42 days. Profile picture and headline updated to remove company affiliation.
    Hathaway Dinwiddie — SF·owner_social·6 weeks ago
    SEV 4
  • Storefront dark during stated business hours (3 days)
    Google posted hours show Mon–Fri 8a–6p; on-site pings (3 consecutive days) show lights off, door locked, voicemail full.
    T.B. Penick & Sons — San Diego·minerva_pulse·6 weeks ago
    SEV 8