Family-Owned Trucking in Pasco, WA
In 1958, Paul Savage, Sr. laid the foundation for what would become one of the most respected and trusted names in the transportation industry: Great Northwest Transport.
Established in Pasco, WA, the company began as a small, family-owned business with a simple mission: to provide reliable and efficient transportation services across the Columbia Basin. Now over half a century later, that mission has expanded, and Great Northwest Transport has become one of the oldest and most experienced trucking companies in the region, with a reputation built on years of hard work, integrity, and dedication to exceptional service.
Offering a comprehensive scope of trucking solutions to meet the needs of our diverse clientele, Great Northwest Transport goes to great lengths to deliver 100% client satisfaction. Whether it's container drayage, transloading, intermodal transport, tanker shipments and more, we have the expertise and resources to handle it all. If you need it shipped, we can help.
At Great Northwest Transport, flexibility is one of our greatest assets. No matter the time crunch, or the logistical adjustments we’re eager to meet customer needs. Our entire team is fully trained with an ongoing commitment to safety and excellence coupled with a willingness to go the extra mile for our customers.
Unlike other trucking and transportation companies, Great Northwest Transport is always willing to do the work to meet the highest level of standards. There’s little wonder how we’ve been able to thrive for over 60 years.
Through quality service and timely delivery, we’ve expanded our commodity authority throughout the west of the Mississippi, to include Canada and Alaska. Our broad range of services ensures we can meet your needs.
Have fun! We strive to continually create a workplace where all employees can take pride in the work we do. One in which we trust one another and work cohesively as a team.
Partnership is paramount! We work hard to build relationships with our customers in order to intimately understand their unique needs, requirements and challenges.
Deliver consistency! We focus on safety, quality, cost and timeliness of our deliveries. To maintain consistency of overachievement in these areas, we routinely reinvest in both our people and equipment.
Based in Pasco with an office in Seattle, Jason is known for hands-on leadership, streamlined processes, and a commitment to reliability and customer trust. Outside of work, he’s most at home in the mountains or exploring quiet gravel roads by bike with his wife or grown kids.
A Northwest native and Army veteran, Jason Girnus brings over 30 years of logistics, operations, and business development experience to his role as General Manager of Great Northwest Transport. He leads the company’s growth across drayage, intermodal, transloading, and wildland fire product transport—driving operational efficiency, expanding bonded carrier capabilities, and integrating multiple carrier acquisitions.
New to Great Northwest Transport but bringing over 12 years of operational expertise, Robert Dieter has a background spanning production management, mechanical and preventive maintenance, and large-scale projects. He holds high operational standards while fostering strong relationships with his team, and although trucking is a new industry for him, Robert thrives on adapting to challenges—and trucking offers plenty to conquer.
Raised in eastern Oregon, Robert has a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He enjoys exploring the region’s mountains, rivers, and lakes with his wife and two teenage daughters—whether riding ATVs, rock climbing, snow wheeling in the Jeep, fishing, hiking, kayaking, or camping. If it’s off the grid and comes with incredible scenery, Robert is right at home.
With over 20 years in the transportation industry, Jessica Castilleja brings a strong background in office administration and accounting. Known for her precision, reliability, and ability to keep operations and finances on track, she ensures things run smoothly—even when the numbers don’t cooperate.
Originally from Southern Oregon, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and embracing the outdoors—whether camping, 4-wheeling, attending live music events, or exploring off-grid spots. She believes in working hard, laughing often, and staying open to new adventures.
Proudly serving the northwest
We ship and transport for a variety of industries, from agriculture, industrial, frozen goods and more. Great Northwest Transport – a name you can trust.
Great Northwest Transport goes to great lengths to deliver 100% client satisfaction. We transport in excess of 100 million pounds of bulk products annually throughout the 13 western states and Canada, with regular/daily service in Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
Office: (509) 545-4400
Sales: (509) 542-2201
Mon-Fri: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
Send us a message or give us a call – we’re happy to help.