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Meet the truckies aiming to bring a smile to other drivers' dials

May 3, 2021

We put serious investigative reporter, Rhys Mathewson on the case. (Source: Other)

Being stuck in traffic can certainly be stressful, and more Kiwis than ever are experiencing road rage.

But there are some drivers out there trying to make us smile, while we're stuck behind them.

Mainfreight trucks all have a different witty or thought provoking caption on the back of them.

Seven Sharp sent serious investigative reporter, Rhys Mathewson, to Mainfreight HQ to see if they really are that nice.

Check out his report in the video above.

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