About Ironguard Freight
We were built by
drivers, for drivers.
Started in 1998 with two trucks and a one-room dispatch in Houston. Today we run 1,200 tractors out of twelve terminals — and we still answer the phone like it's 1998.
Our Story
From two trucks to a national network.
1998
Founded in Houston
Frank Delaney buys two used Peterbilts and starts hauling drilling rigs across the Permian Basin.
2004
First RGN trailers
Ironguard Freight invests in heavy-haul specialty equipment, opening doors to construction and energy clients.
2011
12 terminals coast to coast
Network expansion completes — every U.S. freight corridor now has a dedicated Ironguard Freight presence.
2018
Superload division launched
Multi-axle perimeter trailers added. First 480,000-lb transformer move completed without incident.
2024
1,200 trucks · zero brokered loads
Fully owned, fully operated. Every load handled by an Ironguard Freight driver in Ironguard Freight equipment.
Our Standard
The Ironguard Freight Promise.
Every load is ours.
We never broker. The driver answering the phone has your cargo on their trailer.
Two-hour quote response.
During business hours, you'll have a written quote in your inbox in under 120 minutes.
$5M cargo insurance, every load.
No riders. No exclusions. Every Ironguard Freight trailer rolls with full primary coverage.
Photo proof, every leg.
Driver-uploaded condition photos at pickup, every fuel stop, and delivery.