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GOLD COAST TOURS

105 GEMINI AVE · Brea, CA 92821-3702

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  • MC #166374
  • USDOT #230226 USDOT Active
  • 43
    Power Units
  • 260
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

GOLD COAST TOURS is a Brea, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 43 truck(s) in their fleet and 260 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-166374 and their USDOT number is 230226.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/02/2025 · last updated Aug 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name HOT DOGGER TOURS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/02/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,582,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private Passenger (Business)
  • Private Passenger (Non-business)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Passengers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 48 inspections (past 24 months) California — 48 inspections (past 24 months) California — 48 inspections (past 24 months) California — 48 inspections (past 24 months) California — 48 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 4 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 3 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: CA (48), AZ (4), NM (3), US (1). Home base: Brea, California.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Sep 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.16 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.77 4 Vehicle Maintenance 0.34 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.77 2

Inspection Summary

  • 56
    Total
  • 49
    Clean
  • 7
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.91-BASIWBuses - Equipped with aisle seats not designed and installed to automatically fold and leave a clear aisle when they are unoccupied1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
  • 393.62-BENDBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does convey message)1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
GOLD COAST TOURS
105 GEMINI AVE
BREA, CA 92821-3702
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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