Donna Welchel

Donna Welchel entered the trucking industry in 1983 and quickly progressed from rate clerk to terminal manager during a time when few women held leadership positions in transportation.

In April 1991, she launched her full-time transportation agency, originally operating as TPLG and later becoming Flatbed Connections, LLC in November 2004. Through decades of industry experience, Flatbed Connections has built a reputation for exceptional service, strong carrier partnerships, and consistent performance.

A recognized technology innovator, Donna designed and programmed her own dispatch management system long before transportation technology became an industry priority. Her work helped influence commercial software solutions still respected today for their usability and effectiveness.

Today, Flatbed Connections works with a carefully selected network of trucking partners to provide comprehensive flatbed transportation solutions across North America.

Haley Hopkins

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. She also helps daily in the Atlanta area to make sure everything is complete. She’s responsible for all FBC research and market analysis for the trucking industry and is our primary driver recruiter.

Nicole Bryant

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

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.

Olivia Roberts

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.

Heather Allison

Heather Allison joined Flatbed Connections, LLC on December 16, 2024, bringing with her a wealth of experience in logistics and customer service. Heather has a proven track record in managing schedules, coordinating loads, and ensuring timely deliveries. Her previous roles at S & M Leasing, Apex Freight Logistics, and Prater Logistics have equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in her position as a dispatcher at Flatbed Connections.

Heather's dedication to her work is evident through her ability to resolve issues efficiently and maintain direct communication with drivers and shippers. Her experience in account management, customer service, and logistics coordination makes her a valuable asset to our team. We are excited to have Heather on board and look forward to the positive impact she will bring to our operations.