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A Driller’s Life returns with Jim Beath’s unforgettable first day on the rig; a story of mud, mentorship, and the kind of lessons you only learn once you’ve got your hands on the throttle.

How can we ensure drillers are being compensated to the best of the company’s ability while companies still make a profit? Rachel Bourne breaks it down.

We're looking for smart, engaging, and maybe even slightly muddy content from pros in water wells, geotech, environmental, mining, energy, foundations — you name it.

It all starts with a driller, a bowl of Kaboom cereal, and a mom in a fuzzy blue robe. Ends with prison, Pizza Hut, and a pastor with one less thumb. Yes, it’s all true — meet Jim Beath.

If you need to replace your whole hard hat, consider a new safety helmet designed to increase head protection.

It's crucial to address workplace harassment in the drilling industry, foster open conversations, and create a culture where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.

In recent months four long time in business local contractors have joined forces to become two. Observed by the author, it seems that trend is picking up.

Drilling contractors face tons of challenges on and off the job site. Here's some ways to ensure employee safety while making sure productivity remains uncompromised.

Drillers are tough, but even the toughest need support now and then. Spending weeks on the road, away from family, can really wear on your mental health.

Tucker Johnson, a 13-year-old future driller, is already making his mark in the well drilling industry, embodying the leadership, work ethic, and innovation needed to carry on his family’s legacy at Johnson Well Drilling.