tips on asphalt driveaway replacement?

There is a reason why "Interstate" highways were all specced in concrete to begin with.
Interstates, California State Highways, County, City roads are built to some of the best standards in the Nation here in California.

Yes we have high gas taxes but . . . The roads don't beat the tar out of cars in most places.

Most of the State is not subjected to the rigors of harsh winters as most and limited budgets.

Long live the Operating Engineers that keep the ball rolling efficiently.