Mont Belvieu, TX – TALKE USA, Inc., is proud to announce it has been named a recipient of the 2026 Career Catalyst Award presented by the Next Generation in Trucking Association in partnership with the National Transportation Institute and Engine.

The Career Catalyst Award recognizes organizations that are actively investing in the next generation workforce and building meaningful career pathways within the trucking and transportation industry. TALKE USA was selected for its commitment to workforce development, hands-on training, and long-term career growth.

At TALKE USA, the focus is not just on how people enter the industry, but how they build and sustain a career. Employees are given the opportunity to develop practical skills, expand their responsibilities, and move into new roles over time through structured pathways and continuous support.

A key part of this approach is TALKE USA’s apprenticeship program in partnership with Lee College, which provides a defined starting point for individuals to enter the industry. Through a combination of coursework and on-the-job training, apprentices gain real-world experience while earning a Lee College certification, creating a strong foundation for long-term career growth.

In addition, TALKE USA’s forklift training program is designed to create accessible entry points while supporting continued advancement. The program offers paid certification, progressive pay increases, and clear opportunities for career growth, and does not require prior experience, allowing individuals to enter the workforce and develop skills in a structured, supportive environment.

Beyond initial training, TALKE USA supports long-term career development through ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to take on new responsibilities across operations and support roles. Employees are encouraged to grow within the organization, with many starting in entry-level or internship roles and advancing into full-time and leadership positions over time.

Additionally, employees are supported in further advancing their careers through TALKE’s CDL training program, developed in partnership with Lee College, which combines classroom instruction with hands-on driving experience to build the skills needed for a Commercial Driver’s License certification and prepares individuals for driving roles within the organization.

This long-term focus is reinforced by a culture built on engagement and recognition. Through initiatives such as employee and driver recognition programs, service milestones, safety awards, and company-wide events, TALKE USA creates an environment where employees feel valued and connected, supporting retention and long-term career commitment.

“As a company, we are focused on creating real opportunities for people to build meaningful careers,” said Nysia Gaskin-Hadley, People, Values & Communications Executive at TALKE USA. “From our apprenticeship program with Lee College to career pathway development and opportunities to learn a new trade through our CDL training program, we are intentional about removing barriers, investing in development, and supporting long-term growth. This recognition reflects the work our teams are doing every day to build the future of our workforce.”

TALKE is one of the world's leading providers of logistics solutions for the world of chemistry. More than half of the world's top 50 chemical companies already rely on the services of this family-owned company, founded in 1947. TALKE unites 4,600 people on three continents under its roof. With pioneering spirit, expertise, and dedication, they turn chemical logistics into a catalyst for future success. Responsibility and safety are key drivers: TALKE thinks and acts in terms of generations - for a better society, for a sustainable environment, and for healthy and satisfied employees.

Today's core competencies are transport, packaging, storage and handling of hazardous and harmless substances of all aggregate states. TALKE also advises on, designs and implements logistics processes, buildings and facilities. Digital services round out the portfolio of customized customer solutions. Offering all these competencies from a single source along the entire supply chain is a unique selling point of TALKE and a key customer benefit.