HOT DOGGER TOURS INC

USDOT 230226 • DBA: GOLD COAST TOURS • 105 GEMINI AVENUE, BREA, CA, 92821

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
230,226
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7144496888
Power Units (MCS-150)
43
Drivers (MCS-150)
65
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,582,000
Physical Address
105 GEMINI AVENUE, BREA, CA, 92821
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Apr 9, 2010
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-166374ACTIVEUnknownMar 10, 2021

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA158504ON FILEApr 9, 2010Apr 1, 2021

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA158504REPLACEDApr 1, 2006Apr 9, 2010
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA158504CANCELLEDApr 1, 2005Apr 1, 2006
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA140976REPLACEDApr 1, 2002Apr 1, 2005
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA 12 80 24CANCELLEDMay 19, 1995Apr 1, 2002
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA08705823REPLACEDApr 20, 1995May 19, 1995
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/PrimaryMLA 5285283CANCELLEDApr 20, 1994Apr 20, 1995

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA158504BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA158504BIPD/PrimaryApr 9, 2010Apr 9, 2010
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA158504BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2006Apr 1, 2006
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA140976BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2005Apr 1, 2005
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA 12 80 24BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2002Apr 1, 2002
TERM/REPLCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BA08705823BIPD/PrimaryMay 19, 1995May 19, 1995
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PAMLA 5285283BIPD/PrimaryApr 20, 1995Apr 20, 1995

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-166374INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC166374COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 5, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 10, 2021
MC166374MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDNov 13, 2006Unknown
MC166374COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 20, 1994DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC166374COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 20, 1993DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC166374MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 18, 1984REVOKEDApr 10, 2006

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Measures

Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
0

BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.

Inspections
87
Violations
26
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
6.9%
Driver OOS %
2.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
43
Drivers (MCS-150)
65
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
3
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
3
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
3
Dec
5
Jan
14
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
2
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
9
Jan
Feb
11
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 87 of 87 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states87 inspections

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Violation Summary (26 violations from 87 inspections)

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Violation Summary (26 violations from 87 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner50Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps313Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.91-BASIWBuses - Equipped with aisle seats not designed and installed to automatically fold and leave a clear aisle when they are unoccupied11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.62-BENDWindshield wipers inoperative104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.20BELDNVShort-haul operations - timecard not maintained103Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.209D-STBSPWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.91393.9111Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
6.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.4 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.30vs nat'l 1.80
-1.50 below avg

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

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Inspection History (87 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 23, 202687387274BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Mar 23, 202687387273BREACALevel 5VNHL BUS0No
Mar 23, 202687387212BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Mar 23, 202687387333BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Mar 23, 202687387276BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Mar 23, 202687387275BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Mar 2, 202687193952BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Mar 2, 202687193954BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Mar 2, 202687193918BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Mar 2, 202687193955BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Mar 2, 202687193953BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Jan 22, 202686868827BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Jan 22, 202686868828BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Jan 22, 202686868722BREACALevel 5VNHL BUS0No
Jan 20, 202686855491BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Jan 20, 202686855534BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Jan 20, 202686855533BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Jan 20, 202686855490BREACALevel 5MCI BUS0No
Jan 20, 202686855532BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Jan 20, 202686855535BREACALevel 5VNHL BUS0No
Oct 9, 202586015670OFF ROADWAY NETWORK AT: LAT 35NMLevel 2PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Jul 23, 202585315877PAGE AZAZLevel 1VAN HOOL B MOTOR COACH8395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.8-D, 393.91-BASIWYes
May 6, 202584606845BREACALevel 5VNHL BUS0No
May 6, 202584606844BREACALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Apr 30, 202584573579MESA AZAZLevel 2PREVOST BUS6395.24, 393.209E-SPSLANo
Apr 17, 202584688844MOUNTAIN PASS CVEFCALevel 1PREO BUS2395.20BELDNV, 393.209D-STBSPYes
Feb 28, 202584017599BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Feb 28, 202584017656BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Feb 28, 202584017657BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Feb 28, 202584017600BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Feb 25, 202583974363BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Feb 25, 202583974459BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Feb 25, 202583974361BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Feb 25, 202583974461BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Feb 25, 202583974362BREACALevel 5VNHL BUS0No
Feb 25, 202583974460BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Feb 24, 202583961634RoadsideCALevel 2PREV BUS1392.2-SLLS3No
Feb 21, 202583950073LAXCALevel 1PREV BUS0No
Feb 19, 202583938010MESA AZAZLevel 3PREVOST BUS2395.8E1PC, 391.41B10-MCYes
Feb 5, 202583790215BREACALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Jan 23, 202583790154BREACALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Jan 23, 202583694524BREACALevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Jan 23, 202583694525BREACALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Jan 23, 202583694523BREACALevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Jan 23, 202583684204BREACALevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Dec 17, 202483418132BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Dec 17, 202483418133BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Dec 17, 202483418131BREACALevel 5PREO BUS0No
Nov 24, 202483281571BELLEMONT AZAZLevel 2PREVOST BUS0No
Oct 11, 202482893086AT INTERSECTION OF BALLOON FIENMLevel 2PREO MOTOR COACH1393.9(a)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

61 total · 9.8% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
21
Across 17 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 28, 2025CAINJURY01UNINCORPORATEDUS-395...680597HOT DOGGER TOURS INC
Aug 25, 2024CAINJURY01LOS ANGELES34.192756/-118.474414...711766HOT DOGGER TOURS INC
Dec 10, 2019CAINJURY03
May 4, 2019CAINJURY01
Feb 9, 2019CAINJURY01
May 28, 2018CAFATAL22
May 3, 2018CAINJURY01
Mar 22, 2018CAINJURY01
Jul 26, 2017CATOW00
Dec 20, 2016CAINJURY01
Sep 25, 2016CAINJURY01
Jan 2, 2016CATOW00
May 14, 2015CAINJURY01
Sep 21, 2014LAINJURY01
May 14, 2014CAINJURY01
Apr 5, 2014CAINJURY01
Sep 10, 2013CATOW00
Jun 27, 2011CATOW00
Jan 14, 2011CAINJURY01
Sep 28, 2009CATOW00
Apr 7, 2009CAINJURY02
Nov 4, 2008CATOW00
Feb 18, 2008CATOW00
Jul 19, 2007CAINJURY01
Mar 18, 2007CATOW00

Compliance Timeline

33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 28, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 25, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 10, 2021
Authority
Dec 10, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
May 4, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 9, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 28, 2018
Crash
Fatal crash
2 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 3, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 22, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 26, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 20, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 25, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 2, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 14, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 21, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 14, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 5, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 10, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 27, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 14, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 9, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 28, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 7, 2009
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Nov 4, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

Showing most recent 25 of 33 events

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