Frequently asked questions

To rent a truck at Dockx Rental, you need a valid driving licence C AND a valid medical fitness certificate (category C or higher). This certificate is valid for 5 years and is obtained after a medical examination. If your fitness certificate expires, your licence C is no longer valid either.

Yes, partially. In Belgium, for trucks with a maximum authorised weight (MAW) exceeding 3.5 tonnes, a kilometre charge applies on motorways and certain regional and municipal roads.

At Dockx, the kilometre charge is included in the rental price for rentals shorter than 5 days — on a flat-rate basis. For rentals of 5 days or more, actual costs are passed on.

An OBU (On-Board Unit) is installed in all Dockx rental trucks. Make sure the green light is on when leaving — this confirms the OBU is active. Red light? Inform Dockx immediately and don't continue.

For the Netherlands and Germany, you must purchase a Eurovignette yourself at the border.

Yes. Drivers with driving licence BE, C, CE, D or DE must hold a digital driver card. All Dockx rental trucks are equipped with a digital tachograph. More information and the driver card application form can be found at www.digitach.be. 

In addition to the maximum authorised weight (MAW), authorities also check axle loads. Distribute your cargo as evenly as possible in the centre of the vehicle — this avoids exceeding authorised axle loads. An overloaded vehicle can result in heavy fines.