Joseph ruben biography

Not everyone has a fancy shop to work on their truck in – some just make do with what they have available.

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Such is the case for Jose “Ruben” Vargas (44) of R & E Trucking based in Knights Landing, CA. His current “shop” in Woodland, CA was once a hay barn, but he has found a way to make that space work, as he has customized his own truck and trailer there, along with some of his friend’s rigs, as well.

This unique location has caused some of Ruben’s friends to tease him about his “barnyard” builds, prompting him to jokingly name his unofficial side-business “Barnyard Kustoms” – he even put a sticker on the side of his truck. However, there is nothing “barnyard” about his build.

In fact, it was cool enough to attract our attention and get him this month’s cover feature and centerfold.

Born in Mexico, Ruben’s grandparents and parents immigrated to the United States in the early 1970s and later became U.S.

citizens. Born in Woodland, CA in 1976, Ruben lived there until he was six