True or False: If a CMV driver is working for pay for a person who is not a motor carrier, it is considered "on duty time".

Answer: B — False

The statement is false. A Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driver is considered "on duty" when they are performing any work related to their job, which typically includes time spent driving, inspecting the vehicle, and loading or unloading cargo. However, if the driver is working for someone who is not classified as a motor carrier, the activities they perform for that entity do not fall under the definition of "on duty time" in the context of compliance with Hours of Service regulations. In order to be classified as "on duty" time, the work must be directly related to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle under the jurisdiction of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Therefore, when a driver is engaged in work for an individual or organization that is not recognized as a motor carrier, that time does not count as "on duty" for regulatory purposes.