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Carrier profile · USDOT 230226 · MC-166374 · FMCSA data fetched 2026-10-14

HOT DOGGER TOURS INC

DBA GOLD COAST TOURS

44 power units260 driversInterstateBREA, CA

Census status Active (A)MC-166374 · code A
Official links FMCSA SAFER

Data completeness & update times

Per official source. A failed read is not zero; “not yet imported” means the directory database has no stored copy yet — not “no authority” or “no insurance”.

SectionSourceSource updatedFetchedStatus
Registration (Census)az4n-8mr22026-10-14 PTOct 14, 07:12 AM PTRead
Operating authorityinys-ebih2026-10-14 PTOct 14, 07:12 AM PTRead
Authority historyyu5v-wbh62026-10-14 PTOct 14, 07:12 AM PTRead
Insurance filingsc5y8-a4uz2026-10-14 PTOct 14, 07:12 AM PTRead
Insurance history3uet-3z4i2026-10-14 PTOct 14, 07:12 AM PTNot provided by official source
Insurance history (legacy)Content frozen by FMCSA on 2026-05-14 (portal metadata 2026-10-14 is a republish, not new data); gap-fill only6sqe-dvqs2026-05-14Oct 14, 07:12 AM PTStale (source > 90 days)
Inspections, 24 moDriver-level 11 · vehicle-level 51fx4q-ay7w2026-10-14 PTOct 14, 07:12 AM PTRead
Crashes, 24 moaayw-vxb32026-10-14 PTOct 14, 07:12 AM PTRead
Directory DB: authority copyLive official read above is used for the profilecarrier_authorityNot providedOct 13, 06:40 PM PTRead
Directory DB: insurance copycarrier_insuranceNot providedOct 7, 06:48 PM PTRead

VAX record reference score

Beta · trial v1

Not an FMCSA rating, not a prediction and not a load decision. Thresholds are fixed and not yet calibrated.

Reference score (0–100)

92

Coverage — determinable weight, not a score

100/100

Crashes, 24 mo (shown only, not scored)

1

How this trial score works and its limits →

01

Safety

Source: SMS AB PassProperty (4y6x-dmck) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-13 07:05 UTCFetched 2026-10-14 14:12 UTC

Inspections

53

Driver insp.

12

OOS 2

Vehicle insp.

52

OOS 3

Safety rating

S

2025-05-13

Driver out-of-service rate16.7%
0%50%100%

2 out-of-service of 12 inspections

Vehicle out-of-service rate5.8%
0%50%100%

3 out-of-service of 52 inspections

Rate = OOS inspections ÷ inspections, from the SMS summary; N/A when there are 0 inspections. The SMS summary has no monthly series; the monthly chart below is built from record-level inspections. Roadside inspections are a sample, not the whole fleet.

Roadside inspections · record level

Source: Vehicle Inspection File (fx4q-ay7w) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-14 11:04 UTCFetched 2026-10-14 14:12 UTC

Window: 2024-10-14 → 2026-10-14 (24 months ending on the fetch date). Records FMCSA has not yet uploaded are not included.

Inspections (records)

52

States observed

3

Driver-level insp.

11

with driver OOS 2 · 18.2%

Vehicle-level insp.

51

with vehicle OOS 2 · 3.9%

Monthly inspections & out-of-service rate · 24 months

Inspections per month (count)

071324-1025-0125-0425-0725-1026-0126-0426-0726-10
  • Vehicle-level inspections (I, II, V, VI)
  • Driver-level inspections (I, II, III, VI)

Out-of-service rate by month (%)

0%25%50%75%100%24-1025-0125-0425-0725-1026-0126-0426-0726-10
  • Vehicle OOS rate
  • Driver OOS rate (dashed)
  • Hollow point = fewer than 5 eligible inspections

Computed from record-level inspections in fx4q-ay7w (window 2024-10-14 → 2026-10-14, fetched 2026-10-14 14:12 UTC). OOS rate = inspections with driver/vehicle OOS > 0 ÷ inspections at a driver/vehicle-examining level — not violation counts. Months with no eligible inspection leave a gap (not 0%). The SMS summary is not used to build history.

Driver-level = Levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle-level = Levels I, II, V, VI (FMCSA North American Standard levels). Level IV special studies are in neither. These record-level counts can differ from the SMS summary above, which uses its own snapshot and is left unchanged.

DateStateLevelViolationsOOSDriver viol/OOSVehicle viol/OOSID
2026-09-25CA1000 / 00 / 089100371
2026-07-30AZ1000 / 00 / 088580492
2026-06-20CA1000 / 00 / 088199743
2026-03-23CA5000 / 00 / 087387333
2026-03-23CA5000 / 00 / 087387276
All 52 inspections, map and level breakdown →

Reported crashes

Source: Crash File (aayw-vxb3) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-14 10:43 UTCFetched 2026-10-14 14:12 UTC

Window: 2024-10-14 → 2026-10-14 (24 months ending on the fetch date). Records FMCSA has not yet uploaded are not included.

Crash reports

1

Fatalities

0

Injuries

1

Tow-away

1

Report dateCity, stateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-awayFederal recordableID
2025-07-28UNINCORPORATED, CA01YesYes5017439

Crash reports are listed as filed by states; they do not determine fault or preventability. VIN, plate and exact location are not shown.

02

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority by docket

DocketAuthority typeStatusBI&PD req. / on file (source value)Cargo req./on fileBond req./on file
MC166374Motor Carrier of PassengersActive5,000,000 / 5,000,000N / NN / N

Source: Motus Carrier – All With History (inys-ebih) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-14 11:01 UTCFetched 2026-10-14 14:12 UTC

Authority status history

FMCSA change dateDocketAuthority typeNew statusReason (source)
2006-11-13MC166374Motor Carrier of PassengersActiveREINSTATED

Source: Motus AuthHist – All With History (yu5v-wbh6) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-14 11:01 UTCFetched 2026-10-14 14:12 UTC

Status and reason text are shown exactly as FMCSA publishes them. The change date is FMCSA's status_change_date; “Dataset updated” is when FMCSA last published the file, and “Fetched” is when VAX read it. The two authority files are shown side by side and are not reconciled by VAX. Amounts: the dictionary says “thousands”, but published values look like dollars, so raw values are shown. Census status is not authority.

Insurance filings

InsurerTypeFormPolicyMax / underlying (source)Effective
Lancer Insurance CompanyBI&PD · PrimaryBMC-91XBA1585045,000,000 / 02021-04-01

Source: Motus Insur – All With History (c5y8-a4uz) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-14 11:01 UTCFetched 2026-10-14 14:12 UTC

Filings as recorded by FMCSA — not a certificate of insurance or proof of current coverage. Amounts are source values (dictionary: thousands).

Source: Motus InsHist – All With History (3uet-3z4i) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-14 11:01 UTCFetched 2026-10-14 14:12 UTC

Source: InsHist – legacy (6sqe-dvqs) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-14 13:15 UTCFetched 2026-10-14 14:12 UTCFrozen by FMCSA since 2026-05-14

Prior policies

Insurance timeline
Hover a bar for insurer and dates.

Current filings (c5y8-a4uz) — effective date only

Lancer Insurance Company · 2021-04-01 → end not published

Prior policies (3uet-3z4i + legacy 6sqe-dvqs) — effective → cancellation

LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 2010-04-09 → 2021-04-01

LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 2006-04-01 → 2010-04-09

LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 2005-04-01 → 2006-04-01

LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 2002-04-01 → 2005-04-01

LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 1995-05-19 → 2002-04-01

CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. · 1995-04-20 → 1995-05-19

NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 1994-04-20 → 1995-04-20

20002005201020152020
1994-04-202021-04-01

Bars run only between published effective and cancellation dates. Current filings show their effective date only — no end is assumed and no continuous coverage is inferred. Current history: 3uet-3z4i; legacy rows from 6sqe-dvqs (frozen 2026-05-14) are kept only when not already in the current file.

  • LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2010-04-09
    Cancelled
    2021-04-01
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    BA158504
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2006-04-01
    Cancelled
    2010-04-09
    Method
    Replaced
    Policy
    BA158504
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2005-04-01
    Cancelled
    2006-04-01
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    BA158504
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    2002-04-01
    Cancelled
    2005-04-01
    Method
    Replaced
    Policy
    BA140976
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

    Effective
    1995-05-19
    Cancelled
    2002-04-01
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    BA 12 80 24
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.

    Effective
    1995-04-20
    Cancelled
    1995-05-19
    Method
    Replaced
    Policy
    BA08705823
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
  • NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    Effective
    1994-04-20
    Cancelled
    1995-04-20
    Method
    Cancelled
    Policy
    MLA 5285283
    Dataset
    6sqe-dvqs
03

Equipment

Source: FMCSA Company Census (az4n-8mr2) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-14 10:58 UTCFetched 2026-10-14 14:12 UTC

Power units

44

Truck units

0

Bus units

43

EquipmentOwnedTerm leasedTrip leased
Straight trucks———
Truck tractors———
Trailers———
Ownership mix by equipment type
Straight trucksIncomplete source fields — no share computed—
Truck tractorsIncomplete source fields — no share computed—
TrailersIncomplete source fields — no share computed—
  • Owned
  • Term leased
  • Trip leased

Tractors and trailers are drawn separately and never merged into power units. A row with any empty field shows no share.

MCS-150 self-reported counts. “—” means the source field is empty, not zero.

Vehicles observed in roadside inspections

Units: FMCSA Inspections Per Unit (wt8s-2hbx)Decoder: NHTSA vPICDataset updated 2026-10-14 13:06 UTCFetched 2026-10-14 14:12 UTCWindow 2024-10-14 → 2026-10-14

52 inspection(s) → 52 unit row(s) → 35 unique vehicle(s) by VIN. Observed vehicles are not the full fleet and not proof of current ownership. Labels like PU-01 are anonymous; full VINs and plates are never shown.

Power units observed

Unique units

35

Decode coverage

100%

35/35

Average age

8.0 yr

n=35

Newest / oldest

2026 / 2011

Make

  • PREVOST28
  • VAN HOOL5
  • MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES2

Model year

  • 20112
  • 20121
  • 20133
  • 20143
  • 20151
  • 20163
  • 20175
  • 20183
  • 20194
  • 20202
  • 20244
  • 20252
  • 20262

Average age = 2026 − model year, over 35 unit(s) with a decoded year. Units without a decode are excluded from every share.

Observed equipment list
UnitMakeModelYearBody classInspectionsLast seen
PU-01PREVOSTH3 Coach2016Bus22026-09-25
PU-02PREVOSTH3 Passenger Coach2024Bus12026-07-30
PU-03PREVOSTH3 Passenger Coach2018Bus12026-06-20
PU-04PREVOSTH3 Coach2011Bus22026-03-23
PU-05PREVOSTH3 Coach2015Bus22026-03-23
PU-06PREVOSTH3 Coach2011Bus22026-03-23
PU-07PREVOSTH3 Coach2016Bus22026-03-23
PU-08PREVOSTH3 Coach2013Bus32026-03-23
PU-09VAN HOOLCommuter Coach2013Bus22026-03-23
PU-10PREVOSTH3 Coach2016Bus22026-03-02
04

Operations

Source: FMCSA Company Census (az4n-8mr2) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-14 10:58 UTCFetched 2026-10-14 14:12 UTC

Carrier operation

Interstate (A)

Classification: PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

MCS-150 mileage

1,582,000 mi

Reported year 2023

Cargo classifications checked
  • Passengers
Interstate drivers >100 mi / ≤100 mi
65 / 65
Intrastate drivers >100 mi / ≤100 mi
65 / 65
Hazmat indicator (hm_ind)
N
Registered address
105 GEMINI AVE, BREA, CA, 92821-3702, US

Lanes and service areas are not published by FMCSA. The registered address is not an operating map, and inspection states are observations only — not live routes or a service area.

05

Identity & Federal

Source: FMCSA Company Census (az4n-8mr2) · raw queryDataset updated 2026-10-14 10:58 UTCFetched 2026-10-14 14:12 UTC

Legal name
HOT DOGGER TOURS INC
DBA
GOLD COAST TOURS
USDOT
230226
MC / FF / MX
MC-166374
Physical address
105 GEMINI AVE, BREA, CA, 92821-3702, US
Mailing address
105 GEMINI AVE, BREA, CA, 92821-3702, US
Business type
CORPORATION
Carrier/shipper code
C
Census add date
1983-03-29
MCS-150 filing date
2025-12-02
Power units / drivers
44 / 260
Latest review (type · date)
C · 2025-03-27
06

Federal activity

  1. 2025-12-02Census

    Latest MCS-150 filing

  2. 2025-05-13Census

    Official safety rating: S

  3. 2025-03-27Census

    Compliance review recorded (C)

  4. 2021-04-01c5y8-a4uz

    Insurance filing effective — Lancer Insurance Company

  5. 2021-04-016sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

  6. 2010-04-096sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (replaced) — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

  7. 2006-11-13yu5v-wbh6

    Authority status change: Motor Carrier of Passengers → Active (REINSTATED)

  8. 2006-04-016sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

  9. 2005-04-016sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (replaced) — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

  10. 2002-04-016sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

  11. 1995-05-196sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (replaced) — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.

  12. 1995-04-206sqe-dvqs

    Prior policy ended (cancelled) — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

  13. 1983-03-29Census

    Added to FMCSA registration

Built only from dates in the sources above. Authority changes use FMCSA's own change date (yu5v-wbh6).

Changes observed by VAX monitoring

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07

FAQ

+What is HOT DOGGER TOURS INC's USDOT number?

USDOT 230226, with docket(s) MC-166374.

+Is HOT DOGGER TOURS INC active?

The census registration status code is A. This is a registration code only — it is not operating authority, insurance coverage or a safety certification.

+How many trucks and drivers does HOT DOGGER TOURS INC report?

44 power units and 260 drivers, self-reported on the MCS-150 filed 2025-12-02.

+Does HOT DOGGER TOURS INC have insurance on file?

1 filing row(s) matched in the FMCSA insurance dataset, most recently effective 2021-04-01 (Lancer Insurance Company). A filing is not a certificate of insurance.

+Where is HOT DOGGER TOURS INC located?

Registered physical address: 105 GEMINI AVE, BREA, CA, 92821-3702, US. This is a registration address, not an operating area.

Answers are generated from the records on this page.

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Nearby carriers

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Sources

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