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Carrier profile · USDOT 230226 · MC-166374 · Updated Jul 17, 2026
Hot Dogger Tours Inc
DBA GOLD COAST TOURS
0 power unitsavg 8.2 yrRegional · 4 statesBREA, CA82/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-166374 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
26 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
8.2Avg age (yr)
2011–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 17, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
In good standing · 4
USDOT registration4343 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo7.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.2 yr
Model years 2011–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
43 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1983 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HOT DOGGER TOURS INC (USDOT 230226) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 17, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 1, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 17, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 7.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
The carrier received 57 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 56 vehicle-level and 16 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 17, 2026.
It reports 0 power units and 260 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 2, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 13, 2025 in the federal record refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOT DOGGER TOURS INC's USDOT number?
HOT DOGGER TOURS INC's USDOT number is 230226, and its motor carrier number is MC-166374.
Is HOT DOGGER TOURS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 17, 2026, HOT DOGGER TOURS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOT DOGGER TOURS INC's safety record?
HOT DOGGER TOURS INC has a 7.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 89 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is HOT DOGGER TOURS INC's fleet?
HOT DOGGER TOURS INC operates 0 power units and 260 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOT DOGGER TOURS INC based?
HOT DOGGER TOURS INC is based in BREA, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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