Commercial Fixed Wing
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument
Conflict Ground Conflict; Critical
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Human Factors; Airport
We were asked to expedite taxi past [taxiway] and proceed to gate. As I turned into ramp area with taxi lights on we both saw a white van approaching at a fast pace. We both watched him as I continued around the corner into the gate area. Then I realized he was not going to stop so I braked hard to avoid him. After I stopped; the white van also stopped and backed up. I do not know why he didn't see us and almost hit us.Arrest the driver. Remedial training. Distracted driving school.
Air carrier Captain reported braking hard to avoid a collision with a van while pulling into the ramp.