Troy Lester
Co-founder and CRO of Warp, the open source freight network. Writes on freight strategy, retail logistics, and the future of the middle mile.
About Troy
Troy Lester is the co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Warp, the open source freight network. He has been starting and running delivery companies since he was 18, including Covet Shipping (acquired by AxleHire) and Jitsu, before co-founding Warp in 2021.
At Warp he leads revenue and works directly with shippers to turn the middle mile into a cost and service advantage. He studied History at Stony Brook University and was named a 2026 Food Logistics Rock Star of the Supply Chain.
Areas of expertise: Middle-mile logistics, LTL freight, Freight sales, Retail logistics, Zone skipping, Supply chain strategy.
Published in: Forbes, SupplyChainBrain, Supply & Demand Chain Executive, Global Trade, Food Logistics, Inbound Logistics, Specialty Retailer, Total Retail.
Recognition: Food Logistics 2026 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain (Top Transportation Professional); Supply & Demand Chain Executive "Pros to Know" (2025).
What Troy covers at Warp
Published work
Bylined columns Troy has written for industry press.
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