The connection for safe,
hassle-free and
cost-effective shipping of
flatbed freight.

What Makes Us Different

Our staff is rigorously trained to manage multiple tasks while fanatically paying attention to the details that matter with flatbed trucking.

We maintain a set of core values that we never compromise including honesty, loyalty, hard work, and unfailing respect for our drivers and clients.

We are always available for 24/7 service, and when something occurs, you will always get a straight answer and a competent response.

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Position Overview

At Flatbed Connections, we understand that our drivers are the most important part of our business. For that reason, we always and without exception treat our drivers with the respect that status deserves. When you need us, we answer the phone. When you run into challenges, we listen and we work with you to solve each problem.

Moreover, we commit ourselves to providing profitable freight and efficient management. Like all old-school trucking organizations, we are disciplined about sending our truckers into areas with a plan to load you back with good freight.

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  • Donna Welchel

    Terminal / Manager

    In 1983, Donna Welchel started her career in the trucking Industry with Lumber Transport. At that time, trucking was not yet Industry friendly to women but she quickly overcame that challenge rising from a rate clerk to a dispatcher then a terminal manager.

  • Olivia Roberts

    Logistics Coordinator

    Olivia has been with the company since March of 2019. She is new to the trucking business, with a background in Construction and managing projects. She works hand in hand with Nicole handling the Atlanta area. Olivia has intense attention to detail and has proven herself to be invaluable in coordinating and tracking drivers and shipments.

  • Jesse Payne

    Logistics Coordinator

    Jesse joined our team in June 2023 after working in Material Management and Logistics Supervision. He is currently assisting Donna with all things Midwest, including Tennessee and Alabama. Jesse is a well-rounded individual with the qualities necessary to excel in his position and handle his responsibilities efficiently on a daily basis. We appreciate your support and encouragement as he works with us. Please pray for him as he is THE ONLY MALE in our office.

  • Holly Johnston

    Administrative Assistant

    Holly started in trucking when she was 15 years old working part-time at her grandparents company doing filing and log maintenance. She later focused on dispatching, driver payroll and other trucking-related accounting duties. In 2005,

  • Haley Hopkins

    Logistics Coordinator

    Haley started with Flatbed Connections as an assistant dispatcher reporting to Donna, shortly after she graduated from the University of Georgia in 2010. Haley is now the Logistics Coordinator for the Carolinas and East Coast.

  • Nicole Bryant

    Atlanta Logistics Specialist

    Nicole started in March of 2015. She has many years of experience in manufacturing and distribution. She works side by side with Donna in the Atlanta area. She brings a different perspective to our dispatch agency. Her customer service skills are very impressive and help keep things running smooth on a daily basis.

  • Korisha Curtis

    Logistics Coordinator

    Korisha started with the company in June of 2014. She currently handles outbound freight from South Georgia and Florida. Korisha likes to stay busy and hasn’t met a challenge yet that she couldn’t handle. She does an excellent job keeping our drivers loaded.

  • Kimberly Cox

    Logistics Coordinator

    Kimberly has been with Flatbed Connections since May 2022. She works closely with Haley as a logistics coordinator for the Carolinas and the East Coast. She loves to stay busy and is eager to learn. Kimberly’s bubbly personality and willingness to help make her and invaluable member of the Flatbed Connections team.

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Partnering with Best-in-Class Providers

Every company has its strengths and limitations. By aligning ourselves with the best partners with complementary strengths, we
have the unique ability to multiply our strengths to provide a uniquely high level-of-service. One isolated partner simply is not
enough for the amount of freight we manage and the demands of our client.

 

Mawson and Mawson is oldest
carrier in continuous operation
in the United States, with the
lowest Motor Carrier number

(MC-76). Mawson also focuses on flatbed shipping and has incredible coverage throughout the United States with over 50 terminals all of which work closely with Flatbed Connections.

GT Worldwide Transport is a
medium-sized carrier that is
best known for very close
relationships with its drivers,

true National coverage, and great expertise in over-dimensional flatbed projects well into the domain of “super-loads.” For drivers, T provides a great experience

How it Works

A Long History

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Solid Alliances

One of our most important core values is that we “do what we say we are going to do,” allowing us to grow a reputation of competence, loyalty, and integrity. That reputation has provided the opportunity to form lasting relationships with trucking companies that share the same values. Click Partners to learn more.

Excellent Drivers

Average driver tenure of 10 years. Also, the note that says click on trucking jobs does apply anymore. We would need a link to the partners individual website (Mawson or GT Worldwide) for driver jobs.