James Humphrey

Cambridge, MA USA

Professional Experience

I am a freelance writer with published articles on trucking, travel, mountain-biking, and family life, who likes to bring a humorous perspective to his work. I have also created business communications for a large financial services firm.

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

eHow.com (6-10)

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, Windows, Dreamweaver, Sharepoint/FrontPage, Visio, Paint, HTML

Equipment

Laptop, digital camera (Olympus), audio recorder, GPS

Work Permits & Visas

US Visa

Associations

MediaBistro

General

How to use a dry van
(eHow.com 6/19/2011)
For truck drivers, describes methods for loading a trailer with freight. Tips and warnings for trailers that must be loaded on decking or unloaded through side door(s) .
How to hook up a shuttle dolly to a second trailer
(eHow.com 6/18/2011)
For tractor-trailer drivers, this article goes step by step through the process for hooking together the 1st and 2nd trailers in a two-trailer combination, using a shuttle (or "converter") dolly. Also includes tips and warnings.
How to identify hazmats by trailer type
(eHow.com 6/5/2011)
Describes how to determine what kind of hazardous materials might be in a trailer of a particular style (as you might want to do, from a distance, in an accident or emergency situation).
Semi Truck Driving Directions
(ehow.com 11/15/2010)
Describes basic methods truck drivers use to get from point A to point B.
How to speed shift a semi truck
(ehow.com 11/27/2010)
Describes how to speed shift a truck or tractor-trailer by eliminating "double-clutching."
Summer Driving Camp is a big hit for students and parents alike
(The Whip 3/1/2005)
How to get free training for a CDL license
(eHow.com 9/4/2010)
Describes three methods for getting free (or at least reduced-cost) training for a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), geared towards those seeking to become class A or B truck drivers.
News Flash - Helen Mirren and the drummers
(unpublished 6/13/2013)
A story based (mostly) on a dispute between Dame Helen Mirren and a band of drummers in London
Who needs what? - profile of Perry Colmore, editor, writer and speaker on breast cancer
(unpublished 11/4/2006)
This article profiles Perrine (Perry) Colmore, who was an award-winning editor of the Andover (Mass.) Townsman newspaper. After surviving two bouts with breast cancer, she now writes and speaks about the disease, and volunteers her time to help those afflicted with it.
Ad pitch for absurd product
(unpublished 6/5/2006)
This piece is an advertising blurb for an absurd product.
Dialogue between drunk and nightcrew at donut shop
(unpublished 6/1/2006)
This short piece imagines the dialogue between a drunk and a mop-boy at an all-night donut shop following a Red Sox loss.
Review of "Worst-Case Scenario" book in voice of Anthony Lane
(unpublished 5/14/2006)
This faux book review imitates a particular "voice" (the "voice" used was Anthony Lane, a movie reviewer at the New Yorker).
Mock feature article on new suburban service - mulch-cleaning
(unpublished 4/23/2006)
This exercise in exaggeration chronicles the rise of a new service, mulch-cleaning, and was inspired by an actual service (Doodycalls) which cleans dog poops out of your yard.
Plenty to do at Harold Parker State Forest
(North Andover Citizen 8/12/2005)
Riding Red Rocks of Sedona
(SingleTracks 7/1/2004)
An Epic Ride, from Ward Hill to Boxford
(SingleTracks 7/1/2007)
What is an LCV in the trucking industry?
(eHow website 11/1/2010)
Describes basic information about Longer Combination Vehicles, i.e. trucks pulling 2 or more trailers, including how they are connected and on which highways they can be used.
Truck Driver Safety Training Materials
(eHow website 9/30/2010)
Describes the types of training available for training truck drivers in job safety (both on the road and in the workplace).
Portfolio of trucking articles
(eHow.com 7/1/2011)
A portfolio of my articles written for the website eHow.com, related to the trucking industry.