Large Transport; Low Wing; 2 Turbojet Eng
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Situational Awareness; Confusion
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Other / Unknown; Ground Event / Encounter Vehicle
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged; Flight Crew Became Reoriented; General Maintenance Action
Human Factors; Airport; Procedure
Taxiing North on K; assigned spot X for [our] gate. Made left turn. Catering truck was parked behind double yellow line by the island; off the right wing. I was on my line for [our spot] taxing west prior to turning north for gate to clear [at spot Y]. Got a call from back of aircraft. First Officer answered phone and told me to stop. I was informed at that time; the right wing had struck the catering truck. Contacted ramp; and informed them of the damage. Contacted the Union; and was informed to pull CVR; contact maintenance; Chief Pilot on Duty and make Log book entry.Better markings and lines that would designate inadequate clearance for aircraft and obstacles.
One of the Flight Attendants called and told us to stop the aircraft because we had clipped a truck. We notified ramp and then; continued to taxi to the gate. After completing the parking checklist; we made the appropriate AML entry.
Air carrier flight crew reported their right wing tip impacted a catering truck parked behind the double yellow. The Captain stopped and assessed the situation; then continued to the gate for maintenance.