Commercial Fixed Wing
Distraction; Situational Awareness
Conflict Ground Conflict; Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Ground Event / Encounter Vehicle
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Company Policy; Human Factors
During pushback procedure a vehicle crossed behind the plane. I applied the brakes to slow down and stop. Once cleared of the vehicle; continued with pushback. After debriefing with my wing walker I was told the vehicle driver was distracted while using his cell phone. No damages occurred; and all clear to push; clearance; and stop signage was used.
A tractor driver stopped the pushback when a vehicle was observed crossing behind the aircraft while the driver was using a cellphone.