A321
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Conflict Ground Conflict; Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Human Factors
While parking; a pick-up truck encroached on the safety zone of AC (Aircraft) parking area.  AC was stopped just as turn towards gate had commenced.  AC angle to alley way taxi line was negligible.  Once truck had cleared; proceeded to gate at idle thrust.
Attempting to park at gate. A ground service vehicle encroached on the safe zone. Aircraft was stopped just as turn into gate had commenced. Aircraft angle to alley taxi line was negligible. Once the vehicle was moved clear; taxi was continued to gate at idle thrust. Continue stressing the importance of not parking ground service vehicles in the safe zones.
A321 flight crew reported a conflict with a ground service vehicle as they were turning into their gate.