Which tasks are included in on-duty time for a commercial driver?

Which tasks are included in on-duty time for a commercial driver?

• A. Driving
• B. Waiting to be dispatched
• C. Loading or unloading a CMV
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

On-duty time covers any period when the driver is working or immediately ready to work for the carrier. Driving is on-duty because the driver is actively operating the vehicle. Waiting to be dispatched is on-duty since the driver is available for work and awaiting the next assignment. Loading or unloading a CMV is on-duty because it involves tasks directly related to preparing the vehicle and its cargo. Since all three activities are on-duty, the correct choice is the one that includes all of them. (Time spent resting in the sleeper berth or off-duty is not on-duty.)

On-duty time covers any period when the driver is working or immediately ready to work for the carrier. Driving is on-duty because the driver is actively operating the vehicle. Waiting to be dispatched is on-duty since the driver is available for work and awaiting the next assignment. Loading or unloading a CMV is on-duty because it involves tasks directly related to preparing the vehicle and its cargo. Since all three activities are on-duty, the correct choice is the one that includes all of them. (Time spent resting in the sleeper berth or off-duty is not on-duty.)