Karmak, Inc., a provider of business management solutions for the heavy-duty industry, is celebrating its 35th year in business.
Founded in 1981 by Richard Schien, Karmak software was brought to life out of the need of tools designed specifically for the heavy-duty industry. Schien began developing Karmak software after becoming frustrated that the only software he could find to use in his father’s business, Schien Body & Equipment, was modified automotive software that did not meet the needs of the heavy-duty aftermarket.
Schien started his business in a storage closet, but now it’s headquartered in Carlinville, Illinois, with a branch in Springfield, Missouri, and has over 200 employees and serves over 1,500 locations across 49 states and 12 provinces.
From Karmak Legend, the company’s first product released into the marketplace, to Fusion, Karmak’s current Windows-based flagship product, every product and service that Karmak offers has been built with the specific needs of heavy-duty businesses in mind. Karmak Fusion is a culmination of Karmak’s 35 years working in the industry and long-standing partnership with many of the best and brightest businesses the heavy-duty trucking industry has to offer throughout the United States and Canada.
“Our primary goal, as the company moves forward, is to ensure that our customers continue to be as pleased and profitable with Karmak’s new software as they have been with our Legend and INFO5 products. I’m certain that our focus on stability, performance, and reliability - coupled with the dedication of our employees, will ensure Karmak continues to be a leading business solution provider,” says Schien.