The four seasons of North Dakota seen through the smart phone camera of a Water Hauling Oilfield Worker

The Seasons of North Dakota 

Spring

 Summer

 

 Autumn

 Winter

Water haulers in North Dakota get to experience some of the most extreme weather conditions on earth. When it's not dry and dusty, it's wet and muddy and when its not frozen and cold it's hot and muggy. Personally, I have really enjoyed the driving experience I've had and the challenges the terrain and weather of North Dakota have given me.

The well site in these pictures taken between July 2012 and July 2013 is off of BIA 14 near SR 22 on the Fort Berthold MHA Indian Reservation. The nearest cities are Killdeer and Mandaree North Dakota.  I've always admired the rugged beauty of North Dakota regardless of the season. I've found that if I keep this attitude in my mind during my labors, the job conditions are much more bearable.

Any truck driver considering a job in North Dakota should come with the attitude of leaving this environment better than they found it. Sitting at a restaurant in New Town one evening, I noticed a family eating nearby. We got to talking and I found out that the family was native to North Dakota and the father said something to me that caught me off guard. I had mentioned that the oil boom was probably hated by many North Dakotans because of the impact it was having on every infrastructure level in the state. He said. "I'm glad you guys are here". I asked why and he said. "So that you can have jobs to make livings for your families".

I've never forgotten the mindset of this man and am grateful to all of the natives of North Dakota for putting up with the craziness that has taken place and is taking place with this explosion of opportunity in the "Peace Garden State". Happy Thanksgiving! To everyone working to make a living and living to make it work. The holidays can be a lonely time for truck drivers everywhere, especially in North Dakota.