B737-800
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Total 18000
Conflict Ground Conflict; Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Procedure
We landed from ZZZ on Runway XXL and taxied to [the] gate. Upon entering the ramp we were on high alert for ground traffic as this is DFW. Nearing the roadway prior to [the] gate the First Officer and myself cleared left and right and commented on a baggage cart approaching from the left side. I slowed down as he made no effort to stop; as required; he in fact sped up to cut in front of us. The ramp crew working the gate were as shocked as we were. We called Operations with the tractor number and were told they'd called their Supervisor. We were taxiing at a speed that let me stop the aircraft without any issue.This occurs on a daily basis at DFW. The ramp is extremely busy and requires everyone to be alert while operating close to the terminal. This driver was not paying attention to aircraft movement.Enforce the rules for everyone driving a vehicle on the airport SITA area. Pull this person's privileges to drive and make them earn it again.
Captain reported stopping abruptly to avoid a baggage tug that refused to yield to his aircraft taxiing to the gate.