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'National Driller' Shortens Name to 'The Driller'

New Name Reflects Global Reach, Dedication to our Audience

Jeremy Verdusco

December 1, 2020

Magazine’s new name better reflects audience, range of offerings, global reach.

U.S. Air Force's RED HORSE well drilling training program

How to Spot 'Blind' Leaders On and Off the Drilling Jobsite

Leaders Not Open to Lessons, Input can put Safety at Risk

Jake Fletcher

November 27, 2020

If a leader strives to appear they know more than they really do, it puts safety at risk.

In Detail: How Did the Spudder on an Old Drilling Rig Work?

Columnist John Schmitt Explains Spudding System on a Bucyrus-Erie 20W

November 23, 2020

Columnist John Schmitt explains the spudding system on his family’s old Bucyrus-Erie 20W.

David King

How Can Drilling Jobs be more 'Sustainable'?

Going 'Green' can Cost Operators, but Save Money in Better Efficiency

David King

November 20, 2020

Operators may worry about the cost of going “greener,” but better efficiency brings savings.

Understanding Well Rehabilitation Products and When to Use Them

Straight Answers to Drillers' Questions about Rehab

November 16, 2020

What's the difference between a mud thinner and mud remover?

Dave Bowers

How can Drillers Guard against Depression?

No Doubt, 2020 has been a Rough Year. But there are Tools to Help.

Dave Bowers

November 13, 2020

Mental health is a big challenge in 2020, with risks bigger for millennials.

employee incentives

Recognize Driller Performance (Without Busting Your Budget)

Tips for What, When and How to Honor Top Performers

Jessica Alexander

November 6, 2020

Learn tips for what to reward, and when and how to do it.

How Can Drillers be Better Problem-Solvers?

Identify, Plan and Execute to Grow Your Business

Jeremy Verdusco

November 2, 2020

Identify an issue, plan and execute. But don’t forget to solve the cause of the problem.

In Detail: How Did Reels on an Old Spudder Rig Work?

Columnist John Schmitt Discusses How His Bucyrus-Erie 20W Worked

October 26, 2020

Columnist John Schmitt discusses the bull, sand and casing reels of his family’s Bucyrus-Erie 20W.

David King

Drillers, What are You Learning Right Now?

From Summer Jobs to the Drilling Jobsite, Soak it All In

David King

October 19, 2020

Summer jobs, college, trade shows can all help in a jack-of-all-trades trade like drilling.

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