HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/230226-hot-dogger-tours-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:12 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
HOT DOGGER TOURS INC
Doing business as GOLD COAST TOURS
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (714) 449-6888, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC166374.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC166374 | Primary | Lancer Insurance Company Policy BA158504 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Apr 1, 2021 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 51 · California avg 19.8%
2 of 11 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | AZ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Mar 2, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The California average covers 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 driver inspections of all California-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
15 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 19 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 53.3% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 26.7% | 16.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 13.3% | 3.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 6.7% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39141B10MC | 1 | 1 |
| Buses - Equipped with aisle seats not designed and installed to automatically fold and leave a clear aisle when they are unoccupied Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39391BASIW | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTBSP | 1 | 1 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39520BELDNV | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 230226 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC166374 |
| Legal name | HOT DOGGER TOURS INC |
| DBA name | GOLD COAST TOURS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 44 |
| Drivers | 260 |
| Annual mileage | 1,582,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 13, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 29, 1983 · 43 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 2, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about HOT DOGGER TOURS INC
What does HOT DOGGER TOURS INC's operating authority allow?
MC166374: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about HOT DOGGER TOURS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking HOT DOGGER TOURS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 230226. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (714) 449-6888, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC166374, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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