Build What Trucking Counts On
Join a 100% employee-owned company supporting the day-to-day operations of trucking businesses across North America.
Why Work at Karmak?
Built inside a parts department, Karmak solves real operational problems for trucking businesses. As a 100% employee-owned company, ownership shapes how we work, collaborate, and support our customers every day.
Built from Experience
Karmak was founded in 1981 in Carlinville, Illinois, inside a working parts department where real operational challenges exposed gaps in existing systems. What began as an internal solution quickly evolved into software built to reflect how heavy-duty businesses actually operate.
Over the past four decades, Karmak has grown into a trusted partner for trucking businesses across North America, supporting operations across parts, service, sales, leasing, and accounting. The company has expanded its product suite and team to 250+ employees while maintaining a focus on practical, real-world problem solving.
Today, Karmak is a 100% employee-owned organization made up of teams across product development, customer support, implementation, and business operations, all focused on helping customers run more efficient, connected businesses.
What We Build
Karmak builds business systems for trucking operations, supporting parts, service, sales, leasing, and accounting. Our software helps dealerships, distributors, service providers, and more manage complex workflows and stay connected across departments. These systems support daily operations across thousands of locations. The work we do directly impacts how those businesses operate every day.
Support systems used in daily operations
Solve real operational problems
Work in an industry where reliability matters
See how your work impacts customers directly
Contribute to systems businesses depend on
What Drives Us
No shortcuts. No surface-level solutions. Karmak is built around solving real operational problems for businesses that depend on accuracy every day. We prioritize long-term relationships over short-term decisions, with a focus on how systems are actually used in real environments. Industry experience shapes how we approach product development, customer support, and implementation. This allows us to build systems that hold up in day-to-day operations and support businesses that rely on them to run efficiently.
Decisions based on real operational impact
Focus on long-term outcomes over quick wins
Collaboration across teams to solve problems
Practical solutions over theoretical approaches
Accountability for results, not just activity
Work grounded in real-world usage
How We Work
Work arrangements vary by role, with some positions offering remote flexibility and others based in our Carlinville headquarters. Karmak operates with a practical, team-oriented approach where accountability and respect matter. We support a balanced work environment with reasonable expectations and respect for life outside of work. Teams collaborate closely across departments, with clear ownership and shared responsibility for outcomes.
Work arrangements vary depending on role
Direct access to leadership across the organization
Respect for commitments outside of work
Comfortable asking questions and learning on the job
Teams collaborate closely across departments
Workload is steady and sustainable over time
At Karmak, people rely on the work you do. As an employee-owner, you are part of a team focused on solving real operational problems, supporting customers, and doing the job right.
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Teams at Karmak
Our teams work together to support customers and keep trucking operations running efficiently every day.
Build systems that support daily operations.
What We Build
Design and maintain systems that support parts, service, and operational workflows. Focus on performance, usability, and reliability across environments where systems are used throughout the workday.
Team Culture
Collaborative and practical. Teams work closely with product and support to solve real operational problems. The focus is on building systems that perform consistently in real-world conditions, not just meeting technical requirements.
Ready to build what keeps trucks moving?
Support customers when it matters most.
What We Work On
Work directly with customers to resolve issues, answer questions, and maintain system continuity for businesses that rely on Karmak every day.
Team Culture
Customer-focused and responsive. Teams work together to resolve issues efficiently, with clear ownership and accountability for outcomes.
Ready to be the voice dealers count on?
Guide customers through system transitions.
What We Work On
Lead onboarding and system setup for new customers and locations, ensuring accurate configuration and smooth transitions into Karmak systems.
Team Culture
Structured and collaborative. Teams coordinate across departments and work closely with customers to ensure consistent, successful implementations.
Ready to turn software into real results?
Align systems with real operations.
What We Work On
Translate customer needs into system improvements and enhancements, ensuring solutions reflect real-world workflows.
Team Culture
Detail-oriented and collaborative. Teams work across departments to ensure systems match how customers actually operate.
Ready to own what gets built next?
Connect solutions to customer needs
What We Build
Help customers understand how Karmak systems support their operations, while driving awareness and growth.
Team Culture
Collaborative and aligned with product and support teams to ensure accurate expectations and clear communication.
Ready to bring Karmak to the next dealership?
Our Values
Our values have remained consistent and reflect how we actually work every day.
Open and Honest
When issues come up, teams address them directly and work together to resolve them without letting problems linger.
Fair and a Bit More
When a teammate or customer needs help, people step in to support them, even when it requires extra time or effort.
Committed to Quality and Community
Work is reviewed and refined to ensure it performs reliably in real-world conditions, where customers depend on it every day.
Average employee-owner tenure is 10.5 years, reflecting long-term commitment across the team.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation, benefits, and support designed for long-term stability and growth.
Employee ownership is a core part of how we reward long-term commitment.
Financial
Health & Wellness
Time Off
Growth & Development
Work-Life Balance
Life At Karmak
Life at Karmak reflects the people who work here—practical, collaborative, and focused on doing the job well. Teams support each other, take pride in their work, and stay connected through shared experiences across the company. It’s a place where people build long-term careers while contributing to something that matters.
Grow Your Career
Employees build long-term careers at Karmak, developing skills and taking on new responsibilities as they gain experience and contribute across teams.
Onboarding
Structured onboarding and role-specific training
Introduction to systems, tools, and workflows
Support from team members and leadership
Development
Hands-on work with real systems and operations
Collaboration across teams and departments
Ongoing learning through day-to-day experience
Advancement
Opportunities to take on broader responsibilities
Exposure to different teams and functions
Involvement in larger projects and initiatives
Leadership
Lead projects and mentor team members
Contribute to cross-functional initiatives
Influence how work is approached and delivered
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“What I love most about working at Karmak is the people. My teammates feel like genuine friends, not just co-workers, which makes every day enjoyable. The leadership team is equally impressive. They are supportive, understanding, and truly invested in helping everyone succeed.”
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“Karmak has been a great place to build a career over the last 18 years because of the opportunities to learn, grow, and work with an amazing team. The culture of collaboration and ownership keeps me motivated and engaged year after year.”
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“Karmak isn’t just my place of work; it’s a second family. The people here are what make it special. Everyone is always willing to help, support one another, and work together, which makes coming to work something I genuinely enjoy. It’s rare to find a place where you feel appreciated both professionally and personally, and that’s what makes Karmak different.”
Hiring Process
A clear and consistent hiring process, with communication at each step.
Application (Week 1)
Submit your resume
Initial review by the hiring team
Selected candidates contacted for next steps
Pro Tip: Skip the generic cover letter. Tell us one specific thing about Karmak that made you apply.
Recruiter Screen (Week 1-2)
30-minute phone or video call
Overview of the role and expectations
Opportunity to ask questions
Pro Tip: Come with questions. Candidates who are curious about us stand out as much as candidates who sell themselves well.
Hiring Manager Interview (Week 2-3)
45-60 minute video call
Deep dive into the role and your experience
Meet the person you'd report to
Pro Tip: Show your thinking, not just your answer. A well-reasoned imperfect solution beats a polished one with no rationale behind it.
Team Interviews (Week 3-4)
2-3 interviews with team members
Technical assessment (for software development roles)
Realistic job preview
Pro Tip: Use this stage to understand how the team works. Be ready to discuss how you approach real situations, not just your past experience.
Offer (Week 4-5)
Compensation discussion
Benefits overview
Questions answered
Pro Tip: This is your moment to ask the hard questions — about ownership, growth, team dynamics. We'd rather you ask now than be surprised later.
4-5 weeks from application to offer.
Important Disclaimer: Selection process steps may vary depending on the role and team — your recruiter will walk you through the specific process for your position at the start of your application.
Explore opportunities at Karmak.
View open roles and learn more about what it’s like to work at Karmak. Find the opportunity that fits your experience and interests.
FAQs
Karmak builds and supports business management systems for trucking operations across parts, service, sales, and accounting.
Most hiring processes are completed within 4-5 weeks, depending on the role.
Karmak is 100% employee-owned through an ESOP, meaning employees share in the company’s long-term success and take ownership in the work they do.
Karmak hires across software development, customer support, implementation, product, sales, and corporate functions, depending on business needs.
Still have questions?
Have a question about a role or the hiring process? Reach out and our team will help you get the information you need.
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