Karmak Blaze

The fast, simple SaaS business system for smaller operations.

Blaze streamlines every step of the service workflow with real-time visibility and tight process control, helping shops work faster, reduce errors, and protect their margins.

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You’re in good company with Karmak.

Simple to start. Fast to value.

Blaze is a cloud-based business system built for quick implementation, minimal IT involvement, and immediate usability.

Parts, service, accounting, lease/rental, and sales — in one unified system
Mobile-first workflows for teams on the shop floor or on the move
Cloud-based access with minimal hardware and IT requirements
Built-in integrations to meet manufacturer and industry standards
Who we serve

Built for lean, fast-moving service operations.

Blaze is purpose-built for small and mid-sized operations with lean teams, lighter structures, and simpler workflows.

A streamlined, cost-efficient system — powerful enough for heavy-duty work, simple enough to deploy and manage with minimal overhead.

Truck Dealers

Web-based solutions for OEM-affiliated and independent dealers that unify sales, service, and parts workflows on any mobile device.

Trailer Dealers

Mobile-ready tools designed for trailer sales, service, and inventory management that keep leaner operations moving fast.

Warehouse Distributors

Cloud-based inventory and pricing controls for high-volume distributors that eliminate the need for heavy IT infrastructure.

Refrigeration

Lightweight service and parts management for cooling system specialists operating from the shop or the field.

Independent Repair Shops

Mobile-first shop systems that replace spreadsheets and accelerate repair cycles for independent service networks.

Bus Dealers

Streamlined tracking for parts, service, and contracts tailored to the needs of bus and specialty fleet dealers.

Construction Equipment

Agile business systems that coordinate service and parts workflows across diverse equipment types and field locations.

Truck Equipment

Straightforward job tracking for custom builds and upfitting that captures real-time costs and keeps projects on schedule.

Problems we solve

Clear the chaos to accelerate growth.

Blaze modules cover a full range of capabilities for shops of every size. Mix and match modules and run your business as you choose.

Parts

Turn inventory faster with mobile-first control

Manage pricing, cores, and stock levels from any device, eliminating the need for expensive hardware or stationary terminals.

Heavy-duty specific logic
Real-time mobile inventory visibility
Simple barcode scanning workflows
Cloud accessibility for multi-location viewing
Service

Run your entire shop from a smartphone.

Untether technicians and advisors with a mobile-first platform designed for speed and floor-level efficiency.

Mobile-first workflows
Real-time clocking on/off
Faster repair cycle times
Zero hardware infrastructure needed
Accounting

Eliminate double-entry and close books faster.

Upgrade from generic software to an integrated heavy-duty ledger that tracks cores and parts automatically.

Integrated GL, AP, and AR
Heavy-duty specific logic (cores)
Cloud-based accessibility
Lower IT burden/overhead
Sales

Simplify unit sales from quote to delivery.

Streamline the sales process with a web-based system that keeps deals moving without the paperwork pile-up.

Integrated unit inventory
Fast quote generation
Real-time unit cost visibility
Accessible customer history
Lease & Rental

Maximize utilization with agile asset tracking.

Manage contracts, billing, and equipment status from anywhere, ensuring assets are always earning.

Real-time asset availability
Accurate usage billing
Integrated maintenance tracking
Web-based contract management

In the cloud or on premises, Blaze is where you need it.

Flexible

Pick up a smartphone, open a work order, or sell a vehicle from anywhere. Check in a truck at a drive-up bay and leave the laptop cart behind. Selling parts, delivering inventory, and performing mobile repairs all happen wherever there’s an internet connection.

Powerful

Blaze dashboards deliver real-time insight across your business — from system performance and trend analysis to technician proficiency, sales, and gross profit. Built-in analytics, reporting, and alerts help you monitor operational health whether you’re in the office or in the field.

Secure

Protect your operation with enterprise-grade security, including multifactor authentication through Google Auth and Azure Auth, plus support for LDAP network authentication.

Simple

Blaze’s intuitive, touch-friendly interface with talk-to-text functionality helps teams work faster and more efficiently. Speed up cycle counts and parts inventory with a tap, while dynamic linking, multi-window support, and concurrent workflows simplify even complex tasks.

Easy to Learn

Onboarding doesn’t have to slow you down. Blaze’s virtual training gets new users productive in hours, not days — whether you’re hiring new staff or transitioning from another system. Less time learning software. More time serving customers.

Built for business owners, not IT departments.

Industry veterans with hands-on experience dating back to 1976, including controllers and owners, built Blaze around real-world workflows.

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Built by owners for owners.

You see our experience in how Blaze works and how we show up.

How it Works

Transition with confidence — guided, fast, and built around you.

A smooth transition that reduces risk, shortens ramp-up time, and gives your team confidence at every step.

Data Migration and Validation

We import your existing customers, units, parts, RO history, and accounting data and guide you through cleanup, mapping, and test conversions so you start Blaze with data you trust.

Configuration Tailored to Your Needs

We configure Blaze around how you actually operate, including locations, OEM programs, roles, permissions, integrations, and reporting, so the system fits your workflows from day one.

Hands-on Training for Every Role

Service, parts, accounting, sales, lease and rental, and management teams train on real workflows using a blend of eLearning, live sessions, and guided teachbacks in a test environment.

Go-Live Support

When you go live on Blaze, our trainers support your team onsite, remotely, or both, answering questions and keeping operations moving smoothly.

Ongoing Success and Optimization

After launch, we continue working with you to fine-tune workflows, optimize reporting, and unlock new Blaze capabilities so your return on investment keeps growing.

We remove the guesswork from switching systems. Every step is structured, guided, and supported so your team ramps up with clarity instead of stress.

Let’s start

Ready to run your business from anywhere?

See if Blaze is the mobile-first fit you’ve been looking for.

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Customer stories

Real people. Real results.
Real partnership.

Join more than 3,000 businesses that choose Karmak as the partner they can count on for day-to-day operations, breakdowns, crunch times, and everything in between.

“Karmak isn’t just a vendor to us, they're a true partner. We’ve grown alongside the product through multiple iterations, and the relationship has only strengthened over time.”
Korey Neal
President and Dealer Principal
K. Neal Truck and Bus Center
“We’ve challenged and changed almost every major vendor relationship in our business over the years, but never Karmak. The partnership runs deep. The product works, the people show up, and when something goes wrong, you know exactly who you want on the other end of the phone. That kind of trust is rare, and it’s why we don’t even shop other systems.”
Mike Levering
VP and COO
Truckworx
“Karmak cares about your success more than anyone else. As a customer, you are not just a number. The software is great and the built-in ‘checks & balances’ keeps you on the straight and narrow.”
Manohar Suviseshamuthu
Operations Analyst
Martin’s Peterbilt

FAQs

What is Karmak Blaze?

Blaze is a SaaS-based, web-accessible business management system designed for simplicity, speed, and affordability. It provides full management capabilities for parts, service, accounting, and sales, all accessible via a mobile-first platform that can run your entire business from a cell phone.

Who is Blaze a good fit for?

Blaze is ideal for value-oriented buyers, including mom-and-pop shops, one-to-two location dealerships, independent repair facilities, and parts distributors. It is also the platform of choice for a significant portion of the PACCAR dealer network.

How quickly can I get Blaze up and running?

Blaze is known for its remarkably fast implementation process. Because it is cloud-based and requires minimal IT infrastructure, many dealerships can go live quickly using simple spreadsheets for data import, avoiding the long implementation timelines associated with enterprise systems.

Does Blaze integrate with OEMs?

Yes. Despite its lightweight architecture, Blaze retains critical OEM integrations required for the heavy-duty sector, satisfying manufacturer and industry requirements.

What is the difference between Fusion and Blaze?

Fusion is our enterprise-grade solution offering deep configurability and robust financial controls for complex, multi-location operations. Blaze is our agile, SaaS counterpart designed for organizations seeking a simpler, faster-to-deploy solution with lower upfront costs while still maintaining essential industry functionality.

Do I need a server to run Blaze?

No. Blaze is a cloud-based (SaaS) solution. It reduces your IT burden because it does not require significant hardware investment. You can run your entire business from a web browser or even a cell phone, giving you the freedom to manage operations from anywhere.

How long does it take to implement Blaze?

Blaze is designed for rapid deployment. Unlike enterprise systems that may take months to configure, Blaze implementations are fast—often allowing dealerships to go live using simple spreadsheets for data import. This minimizes disruption and accelerates your time to value.

Is Blaze integrated with OEMs?

Yes. Despite being a lighter, faster platform, Blaze retains critical integrations with major OEMs (specifically PACCAR) and industry partners, ensuring you can handle warranty claims, parts ordering, and other essential manufacturer interactions.

What kind of support can I expect?

You can count on Karmak for relationship-first support. Our support team is U.S.-based and comprised of industry experts who understand your business, with an average phone response time of 15 seconds.

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