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Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Mr. Gary L. Pittman | Whitebox Revolving Credit Facility | ECF Value Fund, L.P.
       
Related party transactions        
Ownership interest in total assets of lenders (as a percent) 0.20%   0.20%  
Mr. Gary L. Pittman | Whitebox Revolving Credit Facility | ECF Value Fund International, Ltd.
       
Related party transactions        
Ownership interest in total assets of lenders (as a percent) 0.20%   0.20%  
Employee spouse | Total Connection
       
Related party transactions        
Freight broker service fees     $ 0.1 $ 0.2
Employee spouse | Complete Geo Land Services, LLC
       
Related party transactions        
Permitting service fees 1.2 0.5 2.5 0.9
Employee's spouse and Employee Director
       
Related party transactions        
Number of employees 2   2  
Employee's spouse and Employee Director | Carmot Seismic AS
       
Related party transactions        
Revenue recorded for seismic data processing services provided $ 0.1   $ 0.3 $ 0.3