Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Summary of stock option activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Interim Financial Information
Interim Financial Information [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of Interim Financial Information Policy.
Reclassification
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Gains and Losses
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Earning Per Share (Textual) [Abstract]
Earning Per Share (Textual) [Abstract]
Earning Per Share Textual Abstract.
Stock options outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Convertible preferred shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Preferred stock convertible rate to common shares
Convertible Rate Of Common Stock Shares For Every Preferred Stock
Convertible Rate Of Common Stock Shares For Every Preferred Stock.
Restricted stock units outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of EPS
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Incremental common shares attributable to conversion of preferred stock
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Preferred Stock
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2012 Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Twelve Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
Two thousand twelve incentive compensation plan.
2008 Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Eight Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Eight Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
Outside of the 2008 Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
Outside of 2008 Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
Outside of 2008 Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Stock Options [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Exchange Options [Member]
Exchange Options [Member]
Exchange Options [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock authorized for issuance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Shares reserved for the equity portion of the executive performance incentive compensation plan
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Common Stock Reserved for Future Issuance
Shares available for future grants
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share based payment award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Exchange options, exchanged
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted
Exchange options, exchange ratio
Conversion of Stock, Conversion Ratio
Conversion of Stock, Conversion Ratio
Exchange options, issued
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Share-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Vested options expiriration period after termination of grantee's employment
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vested Options Expiration Period After Termination of Employment
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vested Options Expiration Period After Termination of Employment
Vested options expiriration period after termination of grantee's employment, extension period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vested Options Expiration Period After Termination of Employment, Extension Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vested Options Expiration Period After Termination of Employment, Extension Period
Unrecognized stock-based compensation costs
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized stock-based compensation costs, period for recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Executive stock bonuses accrual, reversal
Accrued Executive Stock Bonus Expense, Reversal
Accrued Executive Stock Bonus Expense, Reversal
Executive stock bonuses accrual
Accrued Bonuses, Current
Restricted stock grants in period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Aggregate fair value of this restricted stock granted in period
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Stock option grants in period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Share-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Other Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Majority-Owned Subsidiary, Unconsolidated [Member]
Majority-Owned Subsidiary, Unconsolidated [Member]
AES [Member]
AES [Member]
AES
CJ Petroleum Service [Member]
CJ Petroleum Service [Member]
C J Petroleum.
Dorsal Services [Member]
Dorsal Services [Member]
Dorsal Services.
Tasco Tool Services [Member]
Tasco Tool Services [Member]
Tasco Tool Services.
FCJ Management [Member]
FCJ Management [Member]
FCJ Management.
C&F Partners [Member]
C&F Partners [Member]
C and F Partners.
Resonant Technology Partners [Member]
Resonant Technology Partners [Member]
Resonant technology partners.
Wolverine Construction Inc [Member]
Wolverine Construction Inc [Member]
Wolverine construction.
JITSU INC [Member]
JITSU Inc [Member]
Jitsu Inc.
Texas Quality Gate Guard Inc [Member]
Texas Quality Gate Guard Inc [Member]
Texas quality gate guard inc.
Animas Holding Inc [Member]
Animas Holding Inc [Member]
Animas holding inc.
Texas Champion Bank [Member]
Texas Champion Bank [Member]
Texas champion bank.
Daniel Crisp [Member]
Daniel Crisp [Member]
Daniel crisp.
Marcus Crisp [Member]
Marcus Crisp [Member]
Marcus crisp.
Brush Country Bank [Member]
Brush Country Bank [Member]
Brush country bank.
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction, Name [Domain]
Related Party Transaction, Name [Domain]
[Domain] for Related Party Transaction [Axis]
January 2007 Waste Water Disposal Operating Agreement [Member]
January 2007 Waste Water Disposal Operating Agreement [Member]
January 2007 Waste Water Disposal Operating Agreement [Member]
April 2007 Waste Water Disposal Operating Agreement [Member]
April 2007 Waste Water Disposal Operating Agreement [Member]
April 2007 Waste Water Disposal Operating Agreement [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Workover Rigs [Member]
Workover Rigs [Member]
Workover Rigs [Member]
Well Servicing Equipment [Member]
Well Servicing Equipment [Member]
Well servicing equipment.
Waste Water Disposal Wells [Member]
Waste Water Disposal Wells [Member]
Waste Water Disposal Wells [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transactions (Textual) [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions (Textual) [Abstract]
Related Party transactions
Related party transaction, purchases from related party
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party
Payment for estimated sales tax
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party, Tax Amount
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party, Tax Amount
Related party transaction, operating lease agreement amount, gross
Related Party Transaction, Operating Lease Agreement Amount, Gross
Related Party Transaction, Operating Lease Agreement Amount, Gross
Related party transaction, operating lease agreement, quarterly rental payment
Related Party Transaction, Operating Lease Agreement, Quarterly Rental Payment
Related Party Transaction, Operating Lease Agreement, Quarterly Rental Payment
Related party transaction, operating leases rent expense
Related Party Transaction, Operating Leases Rent Expense
Related Party Transaction, Operating Leases Rent Expense
Related party transaction, operating agreement, monthly minimum payment
Related Party Transaction, Operating Agreement, Monthly Minimum Payment
Related Party Transaction, Operating Agreement, Monthly Minimum Payment
Related party transaction, operating agreement, price per barrel
Related Party Transaction, Operating Agreement, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Price Per Barrel
Related Party Transaction, Operating Agreement, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Price Per Barrel
Related party transaction, operating agreement, nonmonetary notional amount
Related Party Transaction, Operating Agreement, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Related Party Transaction, Operating Agreement, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Related party transaction, operating agreement, additional fees, pecentage
Related Party Transaction, Operating Agreement, Additional Fees, Pecentage
Related Party Transaction, Operating Agreement, Additional Fees, Pecentage
Related party transaction, operating agreement, term
Related Party Transaction, Operating Agreement, Term
Related Party Transaction, Operating Agreement, Term
Related party transaction, operating agreement, renewal option, number
Related Party Transaction, Operating Agreement, Renewal Option, Number
Related Party Transaction, Operating Agreement, Renewal Option, Number
Related party transaction, operating agreement, renewal option, term
Related Party Transaction, Operating Agreement, Renewal Option, Term
Related Party Transaction, Operating Agreement, Renewal Option, Term
Related party transaction, number of additional wells of related party used by company
Related Party Transaction, Number of Additional Water Systems of Related Party Used by Company
Related Party Transaction, Number of Additional Water Systems of Related Party Used by Company
Related party transaction, number of wells purchased by company
Related Party Transaction, Number of Water Systems Purchased by Company
Related Party Transaction, Number of Water Systems Purchased by Company
Related party transaction, purchases from related party, payments
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party, Payments
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party, Payments
Related party transaction, expenses paid to related party
Related Party Transaction, Expenses Paid to Related Party
Related Party Transaction, Expenses Paid to Related Party
Related party transaction, number of rental or lease agreements
Related Party Transaction, Number of Rental or Lease Agreements
Related Party Transaction, Number of Rental or Lease Agreements
Related party transaction, rental or lease agreements, term
Related Party Transaction, Rental or Lease Agreements, Term
Related Party Transaction, Rental or Lease Agreements, Term
Related party transaction, rental or lease agreements, renewal term
Related Party Transaction, Rental or Lease Agreements, Renewal Term
Related Party Transaction, Rental or Lease Agreements, Renewal Term
Related party transaction, rental and lease expenses
Related Party Transaction, Rental and Lease Expenses
Related Party Transaction, Rental and Lease Expenses
Related party transaction, number of leased vehicles
Related Party Transaction, Number of Leased Vehicles
Related Party Transaction, Number of Lease Vehicles
Related party transaction, number of leased properties
Related Party Transaction, Number of Leased Properties
Related Party Transaction, Number of Leased Properties
Related party transaction, leased properties, monthly rental fee
Related Party Transaction, Leased Properties, Monthly Rental Fee
Related Party Transaction, Leased Properties, Monthly Rental Fee
Revenue from related party
Revenue from Related Parties
Related party transaction, expenses from transactions with related party
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Related party transaction, capital expenditures from transactions with related party
Related Party Transaction Capital Expenditure From Transactions with Related party
Related party transaction capital expenditure from transactions with related party.
Accounts receivable - related parties
Due from Related Parties, Current
Accounts payable - related parties
Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current
Related party transaction, bank deposits
Related Party Transaction, Bank Deposit from Transaction with Related Party
Related Party Transaction, Bank Deposit from Transaction with Related Party
Related party transaction, salary compensation
Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party
Related party transaction, option to purchase common shares
Related Party Transaction, Option to Purchase Common Shares
Related Party Transaction, Option to Purchase Common Shares
Related party transaction, option to purchase common shares, rate per share
Related Party Transaction, Option to Purchase Common Shares, Rate Per Share
Related Party Transaction, Option to Purchase Common Shares, Rate Per Share
Related party transaction, option to purchase common shares, vesting period
Related Party Transaction, Option to Purchase Common Shares, Vesting Period
Related Party Transaction, Option to Purchase Common Shares, Rate Per Share, Vesting Period
Related party transaction, number of shares purchased in exchange of shares already acquired
Related Party Transaction, Number of Shares Purchased in Exchange of Shares Already Acquired
Related Party Transaction, Number of Shares Purchased in Exchange of Shares Already Acquired
Related party transaction, exercise of stock options, shares
Related Party Transaction, Exercise of Stock Options, Shares
Related Party Transaction, Exercise of Stock Options, Shares
Related party transaction, restricted stock granted, shares
Related Party Transaction, Restricted Stock Granted, Shares
Related Party Transaction, Restricted Stock Granted, Shares
Related party transaction, restricted stock, vesting period
Related Party Transaction, Restricted Stock, Vesting Period
Related Party Transaction, Restricted Stock, Vesting Period
Reconciliation of weighted average and diluted weighted average shares outstanding
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options outstanding, Shares, beginning balance
Exercised, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Options outstanding, Shares, ending balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price, beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised, weighted average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited, weighted average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price, ending balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Vested and expected to vest, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Vested and expected to vest, weighted average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vested and expected to vest, weighted average remaining contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Vested and expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Exercisable, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Exercisable, weighted average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer relationships [Member]
Customer Lists [Member]
Trade names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Safety training program [Member]
Safety Training Program [Member]
Safety training program.
Dispatch software [Member]
Dispatch Software [Member]
Dispatch software.
Other [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Useful Life (years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Gross Carrying Value
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Identified Intangible Assets Total
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Summary of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
9.0% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenues
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Direct costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Goods Sold
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and Amortization, Discontinued Operations
Total expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income (loss)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Interest income
Interest Income, Operating
Interest expense
Interest Paid, Discontinued Operations
Other income (expense)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Gain on sale of assets
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges
Income before income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Income tax expense (benefit)
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Net income (loss)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Well servicing equipment [Member]
Autos and trucks [Member]
Autos and Trucks [Member]
Autos and trucks.
Disposal wells [Member]
Disposal wells [Member]
Disposal wells.
Building and improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Furniture and fixtures [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Other [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Summary of Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, estimated life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property and equipment, total
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Depreciation expense
Depreciation, Continuing Operations
Depreciation, Continuing Operations
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Business Segments [Axis]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Well Servicing [Member]
Well Servicing [Member]
Well Servicing.
Fluid Logistics [Member]
Fluid Logistics [Member]
Fluid Logistics.
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Reportable Segment [Member]
Reportable Segment [Member]
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Operating revenues
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment
Direct operating costs
Direct Operating Costs
Segment profit
Segment Reporting Operating Profit
Segment Reporting Operating Profit.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Capital expenditures
Segment Reporting Information, Expenditures for Additions to Long-Lived Assets
Total assets
Segment Reporting Information, Net Assets
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Elements for Bank Presentation [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Elements for Bank Presentation [Abstract]
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Other income and expenses, net
Other Nonrecurring (Income) Expense
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item, Consolidated [Abstract]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item, Consolidated [Abstract]
Assets
Assets
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Financial information with respect to reportable segments
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table Text Block]
Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
15. Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]
15. Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Statement of Cash Flows Table [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows Table [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited).
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Change in restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Payments on debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt
Retirement of Second Priority Note
Retirement of Second Priority Note
Retirement of Second Priority Notes
Proceeds from issuance of Senior Notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Payments for debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of currency translation
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net decrease in cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value [Abstract]
Beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
End of period
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Equity Securities
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable - trade, net of allowance of $4.0 and $6.4 million for 2012 and 2011, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Accounts receivable - other
Accounts and Other Receivables, Net, Current
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $1.8 and $0.7 million for 2012 and 2011, respectively
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Noncurrent assets held for sale
Assets Held-for-sale, Other, Noncurrent
Total assets
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current portions of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Accounts payable - trade
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued dividends
Dividends Payable, Current
Deposit on assets held for sale
Deposit On Assets Held For Sale
Deposit on assets held for sale.
Accrued interest payable
Interest Payable, Current
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Commitments and Contingencies
Temporary equity
Temporary Equity [Abstract]
Series B senior convertible preferred shares
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, $.04 par value, 112,500,000 shares authorized, 21,068,417 and 20,918,417 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Earnings per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Amortization expense
Amortization
Amortization of Second Priority Notes OID
Amortization of Second Priority Notes OID
Amortization of Second Priority Notes OID
Share-based compensation
Deferred tax benefit
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Loss on disposal of assets, net
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Extinguishment of Debt, Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Bad debt expense
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Amortization of deferred financing cost
Amortization of Financing Costs
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable - related party
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable - trade
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade
Accounts payable - related party
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Related Parties
Accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Accrued interest payable
Increase (Decrease) in Interest Payable, Net
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
Proceeds from sale of assets included in discontinued operations
Proceeds From Sale Of Assets Included In Discontinued Operations
Proceeds from sale of assets included in discontinued operations.
Net cash used in investing activities
Payments for debt issuance costs
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Retirement of First and Second Priority Notes
Proceeds from Repayments of Second Priority Notes
Proceeds From Repayments Of Second Priority Notes
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Proceeds from issuance of restricted stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Proceeds from revolving credit facility
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit
Repayments of other debt
Repayments of Other Debt
Dividends paid on Series B Senior Convertible Preferred Shares
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Net cash provided by financing activities
Effect of currency translation on cash and cash equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Income Taxes Textual Abstract.
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]
Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]
Parent [Member]
Guarantors [Member]
Non-Guarantors [Member]
Eliminations [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Statement of Operations (Table) [Abstract]
Statement of Operations (Table) [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Oil and Gas Revenue [Abstract]
Oil and Gas Revenue [Abstract]
Well servicing
Well Servicing Revenues
Well Servicing Revenues
Fluid logistics and other
Fluid Logistics Revenues
Fluid Logistics Revenues
Total revenues
Oil and Gas Revenue
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Well servicing
Well Service Expense
Fluid logistics and other
Fluid Logistics Expense
Fluid Logistics Expense
Operating Expenses
Operating Income (Loss)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest expense - net
Interest Revenue (Expense), Net
Other income (expense) - net
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Equity in income of affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Income (loss) before taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax expense
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Summary of Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Details of the Parent and issuer Combined Subsidiary Guarantors and Non Guarantor Subsidiaries
Schedule Of Details Of Parent And Issuer Combined Subsidiary Guarantors And Non Guarantor Subsidiaries [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of details of the parent and issuer combined subsidiary guarantors and non guarantor subsidiaries.
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
9.0% Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Insurance Note [Member]
Insurance Note [Member]
Insurance note.
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument, Borrowing Base Rate [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Borrowing Base Rate [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Borrowing Base Rate [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Borrowing Base Rate [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Borrowing Base Rate [Domain]
[Domain] for Debt Instrument, Borrowing Base Rate [Axis]
LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
Prime Rate [Member]
Prime Rate [Member]
Prime Rate [Member]
Overnight Federal Funds Rate [Member]
Overnight Federal Funds Rate [Member]
Overnight Federal Funds Rate [Member]
One Month LIBOR [Member]
One Month LIBOR [Member]
One Month LIBOR [Member]
Financing [Axis]
Financing [Axis]
Financing [Domain]
Financing [Domain]
Issuance of Debt [Member]
Issuance of Debt [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt instrument, maturity date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capcity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capcity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Repayments under revolving credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Repayments
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Line of credit facility, maturity date
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Borrowing base percentage eligible accounts
Borrowing Base Rate Percentage Of Eligible Accounts
Borrowing base rate percentage of eligible accounts.
Borrowing base percentage of the appraised Value
Borrowing Base Rate Percentage Of Appraised Value Of Equipment Subject To Certain Adjustments
Borrowing base rate percentage of appraised value of equipment subject to certain adjustments.
Percentage of net book value of such equipment
Borrowing Base Rate Percentage Of Book Value Of Equipment
Borrowing base rate percentage of book value of equipment.
Debt instrument, variable rate basis
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Line of credit facility, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of credit facility, letter of credit, pincipal borrowing fees Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Letter of Credit, Pincipal Borrowing Fees Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Letter of Credit, Pincipal Borrowing Fees Percentage
Debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Cost
Debt instrument maturity year
Debt Instrument Maturity Year
Debt instrument maturity year.
Consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio
Customary Covenants For Asset Based Credit Facility Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio For Excess Credit Availability Falling Below Limit
Customary Covenants For Asset Based Credit Facility Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio For Excess Credit Availability Falling Below Limit.
Customary covenants for asset based credit facility
Customary Covenants For Asset Based Credit Facility Excess Credit Availability Maximum Limit
Customary covenants for asset based credit facility excess credit availability maximum limit.
Percentage of maximum credit under the facility
Customary Covenants For Asset Based Credit Facility Excess Credit Availability Maximum Limit Percentage Of Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Customary covenants for asset based credit facility excess credit availability maximum limit percentage of maximum borrowing capacity.
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Debt instrument, number of installments
Debt Instrument Number Of Installments
Debt instrument number of installments.
Debt instrument, principal payments made
Debt Instrument, Decrease, Repayments
Debt instrument, effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Long Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Long term debt.
Percentage of floating rate notes redeemed from senior notes proceeds
Percentage Of Floating Rate Notes Redeemed From Senior Notes Proceeds
Percentage Of Floating Rate Notes Redeemed From Senior Notes Proceeds
Non-Guarantor subsidiaries ownership pecentage
Guarantor Subsidiaries Ownership Pecentage
Guarantor Subsidiaries Ownership Pecentage
Number of non-guarantor subsidiaries
Number of Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Number of Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor subsidiaries ownership pecentage
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Ownership Pecentage
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Ownership Pecentage
Percentage of principal amount for debt repurchase post change in control
Percentage Of Principal Amount For Debt Repurchase Post Change In Control
Percentage Of Principal Amount For Debt Repurchase Post Change In Control
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies.
Insurance Coverage
Insurance Coverage
Insurance Coverage.
Gain Contingencies [Table]
Gain Contingencies [Table]
Gain Contingencies, Nature [Axis]
Gain Contingencies, Nature [Axis]
Gain Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Gain Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Largest Customer [Member]
Largest Customer [Member]
Largest customer.
Five Largest Customers [Member]
Five Largest Customers [Member]
Five Largest Customers.
Ten Largest Customers [Member]
Ten Largest Customers [Member]
Ten Largest Customers.
Employee Group Medical Plan [Member]
Employee Group Medical Plan [Member]
Employee Group Medical Plan.
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Self Insurance Reserve Basic Coverage
Self Insurance Reserve Basic Coverage
Self Insurance Reserve Basic Coverage.
Self Insurance Reserve Aggregate Specific Deductible Portion
Self Insurance Reserve Aggregate Specific Deductible Portion
Self Insurance Reserve Aggregate Specific Deductible Portion.
Self Insurance Reserve
Self Insurance Reserve
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Preferred Shares
Preferred Stock [Member]
Common Shares
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Beginning Balance
Beginning Balance, shares
Shares, Issued
Net income
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Exercise of stock options, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of restricted stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of restricted stock, Shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited
Preferred shares dividends and accretion
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Dividends in Excess of Retained Earnings
Ending Balance
Ending Balance, shares
Allowance for accounts receivable
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accumulated amortization of deferred financing costs
Accumulated Amortization of Noncurrent Deferred Finance Costs
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Cash consideration
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Gain on disposal
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Gain (Loss) on Sale or Disposal, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation included in other income (expense)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Foreign Currency Translation Gains (Losses)
Amounts released from restricted cash
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Restricted Cash, Financing Activities
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Long Term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Risk and Uncertainties
Risk And Uncertainties Disclosure [Text Block]
Risk and uncertainties disclosure.
Business Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Tax expense (benefit) from discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period
Long-Term Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Interest Paid [Abstract]
Interest Paid [Abstract]
Interest Paid
Interest Paid
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Other Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Other Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Other Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net
Preferred shares dividends and accretion costs
Preferred Shares Dividends and Accretion Costs
Preferred Shares Dividends and Accretion Costs
Adjustment To Reclass Dividends Payable From Temporary Equity To Liability
Adjustment To Reclass Dividends Payable From Temporary Equity To Liability
Adjustment to reclass dividends payable from temporary equity to liability.
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Weighted average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Dilutive effect of preferred shares
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Organization and Nature of Operations [Abstract]
Organization and Nature of Operations [Abstract]
Organization and Nature of Operations
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Revenues
Total revenues
Expenses
Total expenses
Operating income
Other income
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Other income, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax expense (benefit) of ($0.0 million), $1.1 million, $0.4 million and $3.2 million, respectively
Net income (loss)
Preferred stock dividends
Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Income (loss) per share of common stock from continuing operations (Note 12)
Income Loss Per Share Of Common Stock From Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Income (loss) per share of common stock from continuing operations.
Basic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Diluted
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Income (loss) per share of common stock from discontinued operations (Note 12)
Income Per Share Of Common Stock From Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Income per share of common stock from discontinued operations.
Basic
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Diluted
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Income (loss) per share of common stock (Note 12)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (Note 12)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic
Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Supplemental cash flow information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Series B Senior Convertible Preferred Shares [Member]
Series B Preferred shares, Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Series B Preferred shares, Par Value
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Series B Preferred shares, Private placement
Private Placement Of Preferred Shares
Private Placement Of Preferred Shares.
Series B Preferred shares, Private placement price per share
Series B Preferred Shares Private placement Price Per Share
Series B Preferred shares , Private placement Price per share.
Series B Preferred shares, Gross proceeds
Gross Proceeds From Preferred Shares
Gross Proceeds From Preferred Shares.
Exchange rate between USD and CAD
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation
Series B Preferred shares Net proceeds received
Series B Preferred Shares Net Proceeds
Series B Preferred shares , Net proceeds received by the company.
Closing Fee
Closing Fees Of Shares
Closing Fees Of Shares.
Legal fees and other costs
Legal Fees And Other Cost
Legal Fees And Other Cost.
Redemption of Series B Preferred Stock
Redeemable Preferred Stock B Series
Redemption of Series B Preferred Stock.
Series B Preference Stock Dividend paid
Series B Preference Stock Dividend paid
Series B Preference Stock Dividend paid.
Investment Income, Dividend
Investment Income, Dividend
Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Guarantor And Non Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Guarantor and non guarantor condensed consolidating financial statements disclosure.
Earnings Per Share, Pro Forma [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Pro Forma [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Preferred stock dividends and accretion
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Basic income per share
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract]
Effect of dilutive securities
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Weighted-average common shares
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Intangible Assets.
Amortization expenses
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Estimated amortization expenses for intangible assets year 1
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Estimated amortization expenses for intangible assets year 2
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Estimated amortization expenses for intangible assets year 3
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Estimated amortization expenses for intangible assets year 4
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Estimated amortization expenses for intangible assets year 5
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Weighted average amortization period remaining for intangible assets
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Remaining Weighted Average Amortization Period
Finite lived intangible assets, remaining weighted average amortization period.
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Schedule Of Details Of Parent And Issuer Combined Subsidiary Guarantors And Non Guarantor Subsidiaries (Table) [Abstract]
Schedule Of Details Of Parent And Issuer Combined Subsidiary Guarantors And Non Guarantor Subsidiaries (Table) [Abstract]
ScheduleOfDetailsOfParentAndIssuerCombinedSubsidiaryGuarantorsAndNonGuarantorSubsidiaries.
Assets [Abstract]
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current
Other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Investments in affiliates
Investments in Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures, Fair Value Disclosure
Intercompany Receivables
Intercompany Receivables
Intercompany receivables.
Intercompany Note Receivable
Intercompany Note Receivable
Intercompany note receivable.
Deferred Finance Costs - net
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current portions of long-term debt
Trade accounts payable
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total current liabilities
Long-term Debt- Net
Intercompany Payables
Intercompany Payables
Intercompany payables.
Intercompany Notes Payable
Intercompany Notes Payable
Intercompany notes payable.
Total liabilities
Series B convertible shares
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Shareholders' equity:
Total liabilities and equity
Summary of discontinued operations
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Insurance note [Member]
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Long-term debt, total
Less: Current portion