HOT DOGGER TOURS INC
USDOT 230226 • DBA: GOLD COAST TOURS • 105 GEMINI AVENUE, BREA, CA, 92821
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-166374 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 10, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA158504 | ON FILE | Apr 9, 2010 | Apr 1, 2021 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA158504 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 9, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA158504 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2005 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA140976 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2005 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 12 80 24 | CANCELLED | May 19, 1995 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA08705823 | REPLACED | Apr 20, 1995 | May 19, 1995 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | MLA 5285283 | CANCELLED | Apr 20, 1994 | Apr 20, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA158504 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA158504 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2010 | Apr 9, 2010 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA158504 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA140976 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2005 | Apr 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 12 80 24 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BA08705823 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 1995 | May 19, 1995 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | MLA 5285283 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-166374 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC166374 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2021 |
| MC166374 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 13, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC166374 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC166374 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC166374 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 18, 1984 | REVOKED | Apr 10, 2006 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 87 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 87 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.91-BASIW | Buses - Equipped with aisle seats not designed and installed to automatically fold and leave a clear aisle when they are unoccupied | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEND | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STBSP | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.91 | 393.91 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (87 inspections)
Showing 50 of 87
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | US-395 | ...680597 | HOT DOGGER TOURS INC |
| Aug 25, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOS ANGELES | 34.192756/-118.474414 | ...711766 | HOT DOGGER TOURS INC |
| Dec 10, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| May 4, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2018 | CA | FATAL | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2015 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2014 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2014 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2014 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2013 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2011 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2011 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2009 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 7, 2009 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2008 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2008 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2007 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2007 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events